Editorial Project Manager
2 days ago
Persona Staff is seeking a highly skilled Editorial Project Manager to join our team in the academic publishing landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with passionate professionals who share your enthusiasm for scholarly publishing.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Editorial Project Manager to manage a portfolio of journal titles, ensuring seamless workflows and adherence to publication metrics. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining article and issue schedules, metadata, and page budgets while upholding quality standards throughout the production process.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess production quality of incoming manuscripts and ensure all relevant files are received and conform to established guidelines
- Review copyedited materials to guarantee compliance with Publishers' style guidelines and accurate implementation of author corrections
- Collaborate with vendor project managers, providing constructive support and guidance as needed
- Deliver exceptional customer service to Editors-in-Chief, authors, internal departments, and external vendors and customers
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in any field
- 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience
- Proficiency in English language and passion for scholarly publishing
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HTML, XML, and ePUB
- Excellent analytical, organisation, and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: R250,000 - R300,000 per annum
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic team passionate about academic publishing
- Professional growth and development in a fast-paced industry
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for scholarly publishing, please submit your CV and salary expectations to us.
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