Job Description

There is a vacancy available for a Journals Production Editor / Coordinator to join the scholarly publishing team of our client, which is in the educational sector.

Throughout the publishing production process, written texts are managed by the Journals Production Editor / Coordinator. You will be in charge of evaluating copy editors' and proofreaders' work for quality and making sure that every published material follows the Publisher's house style. Along with working with layout editors, the Journals Production Coordinator is in charge of making sure that the text's overall presentation and all of its components-such as tables and figures-meet the standards for quality and style. From acceptance to print and online delivery, the Journals Production Coordinator oversees the quality of the papers and the production schedule. They also keep an eye on journal metrics like page utilization.

Responsibilities:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals with copyediting and proofreading.
• Launch invoice and purchase order requests.
• Collate all change requests received from authors and editors on a single proof, and correctly determine whether these changes are aligned with the Journal Style Sheet and House Style before implementation and proceed to check implementation thereof for correctness.
• Coordinate tasks between the copyediting, typesetting and proofreading vendors.
• Communicate with the vendors to ensure the correct format in which the papers will be published and in accordance with industry standards PDF, XML, HTML and EPUB formats.
• Publish the papers.

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, organization, 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-organized and able to manage short deadlines

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to .

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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