Associate or Senior Editor for BMC Nursing

About the role

The Associate or Senior Editor will support the editorial handling and content development of BMC Nursing, contributing to the success of the BMC series. This hybrid position works across Shanghai or Pune and involves collaboration with editorial boards and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a journal development strategy for BMC Nursing, aligning with overall BMC series goals.
• Identify, commission, and drive reviews, collections, and supplements in collaboration with the scientific community.
• Oversee content handling, advise editorial board members, and manage submissions when required.
• Investigate and resolve publishing or research ethics cases with guidance from the Research Integrity Group.
• Build and maintain relationships with Editorial Board members, recruit and train new members, and host regular board meetings.
• Promote the journal through website content, conference attendance, blogs, and social media activities.

Required profile

• PhD level education (or equivalent) in nursing, healthcare, public health, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in open‑access publishing and current scientific research.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and customer‑focused skills.
• Analytical and critical appraisal abilities, with strong time‑management and prioritisation.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to represent BMC at external events.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the editorial process and related publishing workflows.
• Experience with peer‑review management and editorial policy development.