Journals Production Editor

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Persona Staff Full time
Responsibilities:
  • Manage a portfolio of journal titles, ensuring that they run on optimised workflows and meet department publication metrics.
  • Maintain article and issue schedules, metadata, and page budgets, and uphold quality standards throughout the publication process.
  • Complete production checks by assessing the production quality of incoming manuscripts; ensure that all relevant files are received and that they follow established guidelines.
  • Review copyedited materials to ensure that they follow the Publishers' style guidelines and ensure that the author's corrections have been properly implemented.
  • Offer constructive support and guidance to assigned vendor project managers.
  • Provide excellent customer service for assigned Editors-in-Chief, authors, internal departments, and external vendors and customers.
  • Assist and lead department projects as required.
Desired Attributes:
  • Has a mindset of continuous improvement, embracing innovation and new ways of working.
  • Is passionate about the academic publishing landscape and will use this passion to actively participate in projects that support the Company's mission.
  • Will wow us with excellent analytical, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Qualification and Competencies:
  • A Bachelor's or master's degree in any field.
  • 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience.
  • A demonstrated proficiency in the English language and an interest in scholarly publishing are essential.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Familiarity with HTML, XML and ePUB
  • Strong English skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Attention to detail and critical thinking
  • Being well-organised and able to manage short deadlines
 

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