Journals Production Editor
3 months ago
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 Publishersâ 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 Companyâs mission.
- Will wow us with excellent analytical, organisation, and problem-solving skills
Qualification and Competencies:
- A Bachelorâs or masterâs 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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