Editorial Submission Advisor

Location: Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions, Pune
Job Type: Full-time
Apply By: August 15, 2025
Job Requisition ID: JR101927

About Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions, Pune

Springer Nature Technology and Publishing Solutions (SNTPS), Pune, plays a vital role in supporting the Springer Nature Group’s publishing ecosystem. The Pune team leverages advanced technology and deep domain expertise to acquire, produce, and deliver high-quality content across various media and markets. By providing efficient and innovative publishing solutions, SNTPS helps streamline processes and enhance the reach of Springer Nature’s scholarly publications worldwide. Their work enables seamless collaboration between authors, editors, and production teams, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of research.

About the Team

The Transfer Desk is a manuscript transfer service that helps authors select the most suitable journal and resubmit their manuscript quickly and efficiently. Finding the right journal can be challenging, and sometimes strong manuscripts are rejected because they don’t precisely match a journal’s aims and scope. The Transfer Desk team supports authors by recognizing the scientific merit of their work and ensuring it can be seamlessly submitted to another Springer Nature journal without delay.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform a light assessment (screening) of the manuscripts
• Identify suitable journals for rejected manuscripts
• Send a list of the most suitable journals to authors
• Provide the best possible solutions to author queries by referring to the standard operating procedures
• Transfer manuscripts to the preferred journals & support the authors throughout the transfer process
• Build effective relationships with authors and editors
• Participate in trials & ad hoc process-level initiatives
• Mentor and support new joiners
• Share best practices for the respective cluster

Key Relationships

• Authors
• Heads of Submissions and Author Services (SAS) team
• Journal Editorial Office Assistants
• Journal Editors

Experience, Skills, & Qualifications

Experience

1–3 years

Skills

• Good communication skills (written and verbal English)
• Email etiquette
• Subject matter expertise: Life science/Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Computer Science/Economics/Social science
• Publishing background knowledge
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning ability
• Customer service and business communication experience
• Manuscript handling experience would be an added advantage

Qualifications

Masters in Economics or M.Com or Political Science or English or English Literature or Education or Sociology or Anthropology or Psychology

Eligibility

Per SNTPS’s internal career movement guidance, 12 months in the current role is a requirement before applying to a new role.

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What SNTPS Offers

The global setup of the team and the organization, a complex system and environment, and its variety are giving a chance to further develop yourself while working with team members around the globe and international stakeholders.

At Springer Nature, SNTPS values the diversity of the teams and works to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. They empower their colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as they strive to attract, nurture, and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Please find out more about their DEI work here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence, or a chronic condition, please contact SNTPS so they can make all necessary accommodations.

For more information about career opportunities at Springer Nature, please visit Springer Nature Careers.

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Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting is provided for general informational purposes only. Springer Nature reserves the right to modify, update, or withdraw the job posting at any time without prior notice. Candidates are encouraged to verify all details directly through official Springer Nature channels. Springer Nature is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Edited By: Priyanka Bhoj, PhD.