Springer Nature

Communications

• Handling original research papers and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice.
• Determining the representation of their subject in the journal.
• Liaising extensively with editors at other journals in the Nature family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Attending conferences and visiting research institutions.
• Commissioning and editing reviews, and writing editorials.

Associate/Senior Editor, Nature Communications – Human Behaviour

Editor

• Contribute to the success of the BMC Series by supporting editorial handling of content in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Oversee the handling of the content published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Engage effectively with other teams to support the resolution of editorial issues
• Build strong communication and relationships with Editorial Board Members and authors
• Contribute to the efforts of the marketing team, providing input into marketing plans and activities

Interim Senior Editor - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Line management of Associate/Senior Editors.
• Supporting the chief editor in the day-to-day running of the journal.
• Handling original research papers and working closely with other editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection and overseeing peer review.
• Supporting the chief editor in shaping and implementing the journal’s editorial strategy.
• Liaising with editors at other journals in the Nature Portfolio family and with experts in the international scientific community.
• Commissioning Reviews and Comment articles and writing Editorials.
• Ensuring Production receives manuscripts in an appropriate and complete state.
• Other tasks as required.

Deputy Editor – Nature Communications

Artificial Intelligence

• Making well-reasoned editorial decisions on submitted manuscripts in the light of expert advice, following the journal’s editorial policy and standards.
• Contribute developing editorial policies and guidelines for research involving AI and computational sciences, with a focus on open science.
• Make accepted manuscripts accessible to a broad computer science readership by advising authors on titles, abstracts, introductions, and structure, as well as ensuring high overall reporting standards.
• Help recruit, support, and engage a team of external editors, guiding and assisting them with the tasks listed above and ensuring they understand and implement the journal’s philosophy and policies.
• Commissioning various content including Reviews, Perspectives and Comment articles.
• Attend conferences and meetings and visit research institutions (in agreement with the Chief Editor) and report on these activities.
• Broadcast published works by curating and suggesting publications for press releases or Research Highlights.
• Contribute editorial content to special projects or collections as agreed with the Chief Editor.

Associate or Senior Editor, Communications AI & Computing

• Assist in the daily management of the journal workflow, with the objective of providing rapid, constructive peer-review and publication decisions
• Respond to authors, reviewers, EBMs, and readers in a timely fashion
• Work with the publishing team in the allocation of manuscripts to EBMs
• Liaise with EBMs on an ongoing basis to follow up on peer review and final decisions, ensuring decision policies are adhered to at all times by EBMs
• Resolve pre- and post- publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct), including communication with authors and other stakeholders
• Support editorial and journal development activities
• Provide input into policy development initiatives and implement editorial policy as required
• Establish and maintain relationships with EBMs, including supporting initiatives to further improve engagement
• Manage recruitment and training of new EBMs where required
• Be an active member of the Springer Nature editorial community, engaging with editorial colleagues on other journals and driving collaboration on projects as necessary

Associate/Senior Editor, Nature Communications – Human Behaviour

Interim Senior Editor - BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Deputy Editor – Nature Communications

Associate or Senior Editor, Communications AI & Computing

Associate Editor, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications