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Editorial Assistant (m/f)
Springer
Berlin, , Germany
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Springer Nature is one of the world’s leading global research, educational and professional publishers. It is home to an array of respected and trusted brands and imprints, with more than 170 years of combined history behind them, providing quality content through a range of innovative products and services. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals and resources reach millions of people, helping researchers and scientists to discover, students to learn and professionals to achieve their goals and ambitions. The company has almost 13,000 staff in over 50 countries.
Our team is currently looking for an editorial assistant in order to support authors, editors and reviewers as well as to build strong and effective working relationships with Chief Editors and Editors, Production Staff and other teams associated with the publication process. Sounds interesting to you? Read more below about what you will be doing and the type of profile that we are looking for.
What you will be doing:
• Managing the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS) - performing quality checks on manuscripts and ensuring all legal forms are collected and stored.
• Providing MTS support for Authors, Reviewers and Editors - troubleshooting and assisting with system issues and escalating to the relevant teams if needed.
• Liaising with Authors, Reviewers and Editors via email and telephone – ensuring your manner is always polite, professional and helpful
• Maintaining correct information within the databases – updating person records within the MTS and manuscript information is correct
• Assisting with editorial reports
• Assisting with other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow of manuscripts
• Providing team cover during periods of absence
Your Profile:
• Ability to work to a specified list of priorities with speed and accuracy
• Microsoft Office suite and database management
• Flexibility and ability to work as a team member
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills, including accurate spelling and grammar
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere carefully to established procedures
• Ability to organize and juggle a varied workload under pressure and to work quickly and efficiently without constant supervision
• Capacity to make thoughtful decisions and use initiative
• Punctuality and reliability
• A positive attitude in the workplace and a willingness to co-operate with colleagues
• Educated to a high-school degree level (Good Abitur, A-Levels or equivalent)
So what do we offer?
• A healthy work/life balance
• Interesting and challenging work
• A positive environment
• Enthusiastic, supportive colleagues
• Further development to help you progress your career
• Flexible hours, a 37 hour week and 30 days annual leave
• Book discount of 15-40%
Terms:
Limitation: None
Working Hours: Full-time
Company and Location: Springer Science + Business Media Deutschland GmbH, Berlin
Excited by the prospect of joining us? We are looking forward to your online application in English!
To find out more information about our organization please take a look at www.springer.com and springernature.com.