Publishing Operations Manager

5 hours ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Persona Staff Full time
Job Title: Finalisation and Publishing Supervisor

At Persona Staff, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finalisation and Publishing Supervisor to join our team. As a key member of our publishing operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of published materials and overseeing the production process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Quality Control: Conduct thorough proofreading and editing of manuscripts to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality.
  • Staff Management: Supervise and coordinate the work of team members, providing guidance, training, and feedback to ensure they meet performance expectations.
  • Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.
  • Communication: Interface with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to resolve issues, provide information, and promote a positive working relationship.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of manuscript progress, team performance, and other relevant data.
Requirements:
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in publishing, with a proven track record of supervisory experience.
  • Skills: Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and other English-language skills; accuracy and attention to detail; ability to direct and coordinate operations; highly effective supervisory skills and techniques; ability to input, retrieve, and analyze data.
  • Education: Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in journalism, communication, logistics, supply chain management, business administration, or relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Language Skills: Good language skills in official South African languages (Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Sepedi, and Setswana) would be advantageous.
  • Technology Skills: Familiarity with database user interface and query software, project management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software or CRM software, and Microsoft Office.

We are looking for a dedicated and results-driven individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality results and promoting a positive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced publishing professional with a strong track record of success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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