Junior Production Editor
2 weeks ago
Job Information:
Job Opening ID
ZR_1566_JOB
Hours of work
Full-time
Location Type
In Office
Industry
Printing/Packaging/Publishing
Salary
R8 000 to R15 000 depending on experience
Remuneration Term
Per Month
Province
Western Cape
City
Cape Town
Country
South Africa
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Responsibilities:
- Support the editorial process for academic research journals, ensuring the highest quality of proofreading to uphold the integrity of the final publications.
- Process invoice and purchase order requests in a timely and efficient manner.
- Collate all change requests from authors and editors on a single proof, meticulously verifying alignment with the Journal Style Sheet and House Style before approving any changes.
- Examine each implemented change to ensure accuracy and adherence to agreedupon standards.
- Coordinate tasks and facilitate clear, organized communication among the copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading vendors to maintain a streamlined production flow.
- Confirm the format for publishing papers, including industrystandard PDF, XML, HTML, and EPUB formats.
- Oversee the final steps of the publication process, ensuring the manuscripts are accurately published online and readily accessible to the academic community.
Requirements:
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Language Practice, Applied Language Studies, Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics with a major in Language Editing in English, or hold an equivalent National Diploma.
- Bring at least 1 year of experience in the publishing industry, demonstrating a proven ability to navigate the complexities of academic publication.
- Have demonstrable experience in proofreading with a track record of maintaining highquality standards in written content.
- Exhibit a high level of proficiency in the English language, including grammar, spelling, and syntax.
- Show a keen interest in scholarly publishing and a commitment to the dissemination of academic knowledge.
- Display exceptional attention to detail and a formidable command of British English grammar and style conventions, allowing for meticulous editing and proofreading.
- Have familiarity with Open Access publishing principles and a curiosity to engage with cuttingedge practices in making scholarly research widely available.
- Proficient in using an array of proofreading tools and software to ensure accuracy and consistency across all publications.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of establishing positive working relationships with authors, editors, and production staff.
- Ability to work independently, managing time effectively in order to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality.
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