Open access publishing Work, Jobs (with Salaries)

Associate Publisher, Open Access Journals
Springer Nature —London
- £66,300 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
PLOS Medicine Associate Editor- 12 Month FTC
Public Library of Science —Manchester
- £35,000 - £47,000 a year
- Remote
- Doctoral degree
- Communication skills
Press Officer, Judicial Office
Ministry of Justice —London
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Pharmacy
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Plant Sciences
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
SEO Content Writer
Mayfly Internet Marketing —Liverpool
- £27,000 - £34,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Director of Library, Archives and Learning Services & University Librarian
University of York —University of York
- Full-time
- University
- Communication skills
6h
Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Sensors
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Vendor Manager, Publishing Operations
Public Library of Science —Manchester
- £50,000 - £83,000 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
4d
Editor
Oxford University Press —Oxford
- £28,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Teaching
- Time management
- Employee discount
13d
Content Writer – Live Sound
Gear4Music —York
- £26,107 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Work from home
5d
Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Technology
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Scientific Content Specialist
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Writer & Editor, Proposals
Sotheby's —London
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
Postdoctoral Research Officer
Bangor University —Bangor
- £38,784 - £46,049 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Work from home
3h
Assistant Editor (Master's/PhD holder) - Engineering
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Associate/Scientific Editor- Microbiology, iScience, Cell Press
Elsevier —London
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Data analysis skills
- English
- Employee discount
Development Editor, Science
Oxford University Press —Oxford
- £30,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- School
- Time management
- Employee discount
Assistant Editor (PhD/Master's) - Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science
MDPI UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Commissioning Editor
Springer Nature —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Project management
- Organisational skills
8d

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Associate Publisher, Open Access Journals

Springer Nature -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£66,300 - £75,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Profit & loss
Bachelor's degree
Organisational skills
Time management

Full job description

Locations: London or New York – Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: Sunday 9th August 2026.

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 pioneers 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, For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature.

At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind.

About the Brand

BMC has more than 25 years of experience in developing open access and provides high-quality, impactful research and a supportive publishing experience for authors. We are committed to publishing the best open access journals in our portfolio of over 250 titles and we strive to drive progress in biology, health sciences and medicine. Visit biomedcentral.com and follow @BioMedCentral

About the Role

We are seeking an Associate Publisher to manage a portfolio of open access journals in our division that includes both society and proprietary public health journals. Reporting to an Executive Publisher, you will be responsible for the management, strategic development, and success of the individual journals, liaising with internal staff, external journal Editors, and the scientific community.

Role Responsibilities

Drive results through portfolio development and management and demonstrate accountability.
Drive the growth and development of a group of open access journals, successfully devising and implementing annual development plans and explore opportunities for business development .
Manage the annual targets for journal submission, publication and transfer volumes as well as target turnaround times.
Deliver best-in-class author experience and foster maximum engagement from Editors-in-Chief (EiCs), Editorial Board Members (EBMs), and Societies.
Demonstrate resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment, effectively managing changing priorities, navigating ambiguity, responding positively to challenges, and adjusting approaches to meet evolving business needs and objectives.
Resolve pre- and post-publication issues raised by staff, EBMs and readers (e.g. authorship, scope, ethics and consent, misconduct, policies).
Data analytics / quantitative skills and decision quality . Gather, evaluate, and synthesise information from diverse sources to support data-driven decision-making and strategic planning
Manage contract negotiations with external parties by using/developing a working knowledge of financial profit & loss statements and forecasting.
Collaborate and communicate effectively. Develop strong working relationships with colleagues, researchers, and external Editors, attend meetings where needed and balance stakeholders .
Market intelligence . Keep up to date with changes within the research community and publishing industry

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Bachelor's degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study (life, biomedical or health sciences)
A resourceful and proactive approach in dealing with problems and queries, and the ability to adapt quickly to change
Excellent communication (verbal and written).
Persuasion and influencing skills including the ability to demonstrate diplomacy and assertiveness as appropriate
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels and as part of a team
Ability to work on your own initiative and independently
Strong time management and organisational skills; including proven ability to take ownership of tasks and meet deadlines
Experience of developing and maintaining productive and friendly relations/partnerships with academic and industry based researchers
Strong technical skills, with a sharp attention for detail
Willingness to travel for the role occasionally.

Desirable

Previous experience in Journal or Book academic publishing is desirable

To Apply: Applicants should include the following:

an updated CV
a cover letter e xplaining their interest in the post and their preferred office of employment

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: $66,300- 75,000.

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. Find out more about our DEI work here

https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.

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

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10-08-2026

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