Chief Editor, Nature

Springer Nature

Chief Magazine Editor at Springer Nature responsible for leading and maintaining high-quality science journalism. Overseeing magazine operations and inspiring a team dedicated to insightful science reporting.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee Nature’s magazine component
Set content and operations vision and strategies
Ensure quality, timeliness, and impact of magazine sections
Lead Chief Editors teams
Create positive team environment
Liaise on content strategy with Managing Editor
Work with platform and technology leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in editorial leadership roles
Strategic thinking, creativity, and a positive attitude to change
Excellent communication skills
Passion for science topics
Mastery of journalism practice and communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of digital publishing and distribution strategies
University degree in science and/or journalism or equivalent experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical insurance
dental insurance
vision insurance
short and long term disability
life and AD&D insurance
tuition assistance
employee assistance program
paid vacation
paid sick time
flexible spending accounts
401k retirement savings plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

editorial leadershipjournalism practicedigital publishingcontent strategycontent operationsmagazine productiondistribution strategies

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingcreativitypositive attitudecommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam leadership

Certifications

university degree in scienceuniversity degree in journalism