Scientific editor Work, Jobs (with Salaries)

Chief Magazine Editor, Nature
Springer Nature —London
- £170,000 - £190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Senior Clinical Editor
IQVIA —London
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Microsoft Office
Editorial Assistant
Wiley —Bognor Regis
- £25,353 - £31,384 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
10d
Senior editor (part time, fixed term)
RELX —London
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
10d
Senior Medical Writer – UK based, London, Nottingham, Reading
Porterhouse Medical Group —Reading
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Technology
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Video Content Assistant (Science)
Dr Ben Miles YouTube Channel —Remote
- £24,420 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- In-person
Quick apply
9d
Associate Publisher
Wiley —Oxford
- £31,400 - £43,800 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
1d
Global Medical Publications and Communications Manager - Oncology
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Project management
Academic Editor
OAE Publishing Inc. —Remote
- Part-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Doctoral degree
- English
Quick apply
13d
Associate/Scientific Editor- Microbiology, iScience, Cell Press
Elsevier —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Employee discount
Associate/Scientific Editor- Microbiology, iScience, Cell Press
RELX —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Employee discount
PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Edinburgh
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
12d
PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Wales
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
12d
PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Cambridge
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
12d
PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —London
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
12d
Associate Editor
WebMD —London
- Full-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
Quick apply
11d
PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Manchester
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
12d
Senior editor (part time, fixed term)
Elsevier —London
- Part-time
- Analysis skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
10d
Assistant Publisher
Wiley —Oxford
- £27,400 - £37,333 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
9d

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Chief Magazine Editor, Nature

Springer Nature -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£170,000 - £190,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Journalism
Bachelor's degree
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Location: London, New York or Washington DC - Hybrid working model.

Application deadline: 12th July - Apply ASAP please as candidates will be considered as they apply.

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.

About the Brand

Nature Portfolio’s high-quality journals and services across research, clinical science and engineering help move science and society forward.

Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature – founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.

Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.

About the Role

The Chief Magazine Editor, Nature, is responsible for furthering the reputation of Nature by inspiring and motivating a shared vision around creative, insightful science reporting and opinion pieces, informing and stimulating researchers and other research stakeholders around the globe. You will be involved in shaping the strategic direction of Nature , including in digital media. You will be a champion for highest quality science journalism and expert-authored magazine content, and relentlessly customer-focused on our core researcher audiences. As Chief Editor, you will oversee a significant portion of the Nature team, providing leadership to multiple specialist areas including News, Features, Opinion, Digital, Engagement, Multimedia and Briefings. In addition, you will manage other Chief Editors for specific sections.

The position is offered on a full-time, permanent basis. It can be based in our London, New York or Washington DC offices on a hybrid working model.

Role responsibilities:

Lead Nature ’s magazine component, working with the Editor-in- Chief of Nature to set content and operations vision and strategies
Oversee content quality, timeliness and impact of all magazine sections, print and digital
Lead the Nature magazine section Chief Editors teams, setting goals, conducting appraisals, and ensuring excellent content is delivered on a daily and weekly basis
Create a positive and empowering team environment in which all team members feel engaged and understand what is expected and the value of their contribution to Nature and Springer Nature
Liaise on content strategy and expectations with the Managing Editor, Nature Careers and Supplements, and work closely with the leaders of Nature’s research sections, to ensure maximum leverage between the research and magazine content
Work with platform and technology leaders to ensure Nature-worthy reader/user experience

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications:

Essential

Extensive experience in editorial leadership roles, whether managing a team or a section, ideally in a fast-paced environment
Strategic thinking, creativity and an open, positive attitude to change, with a global perspective
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to inspire and drive team
Passion for, and broad fluency across, science topics and fields
Proven customer-focused, analytically informed ability to enhance editorial coverage
Mastery of journalism practice and communication skills for multiple media (including reporting, writing, editing for various media)
Strong interpersonal skills and ease with working with teams remotely or on site
Command and comfort with journalistic values and best practices
Knowledge of digital publishing and distribution strategies, flexibility and a comfort with digital tools

To apply, please send:

A CV
A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the post
A vision statement for the future of the magazine part of Nature

US employees are eligible for benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life and AD&D insurance, tuition assistance, employee assistance program, paid vacation and sick time, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement savings plan.

In order to comply with various pay transparency laws and legislations in the United States, the salary range and benefits for this position are included. This information is only applicable to US-based candidates and the actual salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. Salary ranges differ by country due to various local market considerations. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

US Annualized Base Salary Range: $ 170,000 - $190,000 . This role is eligible for an annual performance-related bonus plan.

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here: https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/

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Job Posting End Date:

13-07-2026

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