Associate or Senior Editor, BMC Nursing

Springer Nature

. Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Nursing, aligned with journal performance, development needs, and the overall BMC series strategy .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeShanghai • ChinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in journal development strategy, editorial processes, and relationship building within the scientific community. Possesses strong analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining high editorial standards while promoting open access publishing.

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PhD Level EducationEditorial ExperienceStrong Analytical SkillsExcellent Communication SkillsCustomer Focus

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Hard Skills

Journal Development StrategyEditorial Process KnowledgeContent CommissioningResearch Ethics InvestigationWebsite Content Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Time ManagementProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationInfluencing SkillsAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Open Access PublishingScientific ResearchHealthcareNursingPublic Health

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a journal development strategy for BMC Nursing, aligned with journal performance, development needs, and the overall BMC series strategy
Support subject-specific strategy development across Springer Nature's Journals group
Identify and commission reviews, collections, and supplements
Work with the scientific community to drive commissioned content forward
Oversee content published in BMC Nursing by advising editorial board members and handling individual submissions when required
Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases before and after publication
Engage with other teams to resolve editorial issues and prioritize author service while maintaining editorial standards
Advise on editorial policy development
Build relationships with editorial board members and authors
Discuss journal policy, content issues, and editorial board recruitment with senior board members
Recruit and train new editorial board members
Support editorial board engagement initiatives
Host regular senior board and editorial board meetings in person or online
Ensure editorial board members understand journal ethos, policies, training, and required information
Develop journal website content and features
Attend conferences to promote journals and develop relevant professional contacts
Increase journal visibility through blogs and social media activities
Support BMC editorial team colleagues, provide coverage, and share expertise and experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to PhD level (or equivalent), nursing, healthcare, public health, or a related discipline
An interest in open access publishing
An interest in scientific research and current knowledge of a relevant field
Knowledge of editorial process and related matters
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Highly customer focused
Strong analytical/critical appraisal skills
Willing to travel occasionally and represent BMC at external events
Able to respond to non-routine circumstances
Excellent time management and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term deadlines with long-term goals
Self-starter with a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
Ability to work in a team
Editorial experience (for Senior Editor)
CV and cover letter required for application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model
Opportunity to attend conferences and external events
Disability, neurodivergence, and chronic condition accommodations
Inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and ideas can flourish