Head of Communications, Open Research job with SPRINGER NATURE | Guardian Jobs

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Summary:

"We are looking for an experienced Communications professional to provide maternity cover for a key role in the global communications team, supporting Springer Natures Open Research communications. You will be responsible for driving an integrated comms strategy including corporate media relations and content publicity.  As Head of Communications you’ll be a senior partner to the Managing Director of the Open Research Group, and will help the business to deliver on its mission to advance discovery through Open Research.

You’ll manage a small team in promoting and protecting the external reputation of open access imprints including BMC as an open research pioneer.

Key responsibilities

  • Deliver the Open Research communications strategy in support of the Springer Nature business plan, including corporate communications, press and publicity, social media and community management
  • Work with the Director of Communications for Nature Research who is responsible for developing and driving the Nature Research Open Access Communications strategy.
  • Support the Executive Vice President Communications and Director of Engagement, Research in managing key reputational issues affecting Springer Nature as  a progressive publisher in a fast-changing industry
  • Act as a trusted business partner to the leadership of the Springer Nature Open Research group, especially including the Managing Director and Publishing Director for BMC
  • A key enabler of the BMC growth strategy – a real champion for this important imprint
  • Manage the BMC communications team to deliver to consistent high standards
  • Act as a spokesperson for Springer Nature when appropriate, on OA and OR issues
  • Represent Springer Nature on appropriate trade association committees, such as STM and OASPA
  • Support  the Director of Communications on special projects e.g. on crisis communications preparedness
  • Provide communications support to key Springer Nature author service programmes, specifically on manuscript transfers
  • Work closely with regional communications leads to ensure delivery of BMC / OA communications strategy locally and directly managing a Communications Officer in Shanghai
  • Work hand in hand with ORG Commercial Director to ensure strong communications support around planned policy changes
  • Take an active  role within the Springer Nature global communications team and act as an ambassador for communications within Springer Nature, focused on growing communications talent, sharing best practice and raising the bar"

Link:

https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6626626/head-of-communications-open-research/

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Date tagged:

11/25/2017, 14:28

Date published:

11/25/2017, 09:28