Subeditor

Springer Nature Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a Subeditor for *Nature* Magazine in London. The role requires a degree in a scientific discipline and strong literacy skills. Responsibilities include subediting articles, ensuring quality in text, conducting proofreading, and collaborating with editors. Ideal candidates have attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Adobe InDesign. This position is full-time and aims at maintaining high publication standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork.
• Knowledge of word-processing and other relevant IT skills.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Subediting material accepted for publication within production deadlines.
• Ensuring text is correct and conforms to house style.
• Correcting proofs and pages during the production process.

Skills

Good literacy skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

Degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Subeditor page is loaded## Subeditorlocations: London: Berlintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: January 6, 2026 (23 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR104840**Job Title:** **Subeditor, *Nature* Magazine****Permanent, Full Time****Company: Nature Portfolio****Location(s): London or Berlin****Application deadline: 5th January 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 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 @SpringerNature. **About the Brand**Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community.Visit nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio**About the Role***Nature*, the international journal of science, is looking for an eagle-eyed Subeditor to help us maintain our high standards of accuracy and readability.The successful candidate will be comfortable reading and writing about science, a stickler for grammar and facts, and able to work autonomously and flexibly as part of a close-knit team to subedit articles for both print and online in a fast-paced environment.**Role Responsibilities:*** Subediting material accepted or written for publication by *Nature* within production deadlines and to the highest possible standard as directed by the Chief Subeditor or his/her delegates.* Ensure text is in good English and conforms to house style.* Ensure display items are correct and consistent with the text.* Ensure that material is subbed within production deadlines.* Correcting proofs, artwork and pages during the production process, to ensure that the pages are finished to the appropriate standard for output* Write headlines and captions for *Nature* material as required.* Advise *Nature* editors on matters of house style and use of English.* Ensuring that *Nature* material is correctly and appropriately displayed on *Nature*’s website.* To undertake and oversee additional projects with the team (for example, maintenance of the Style Guide).**Experience, Skills & Qualifications:***Essential** Degree in a scientific discipline* Good literacy skills* Demonstrable ability to proofread text and artwork.* Excellent written and spoken communication skills, tact, diplomacy, discretion.* Attention to detail* Knowledge of word-processing — in particular Adobe InDesign — and other relevant IT skills.* Ability to work in a team* Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks* Strong time management* Broad interest in and an understanding of science.* Flexibility* Ability to cope under pressure* Tact in dealing with authors and colleagues*To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role.*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 at [e-mail] so we can make all necessary accommodations. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit#LI-AC1Job Posting End Date:6-01-2026We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing.Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies.We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869.Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.