Job Description

VACANCY in PUBLISHING

NISC (Pty) Ltd is an academic publishing house in the university town of Makhanda, Eastern Cape. We publish journals, books and databases that showcase the best of African scholarship to a global audience.

We wish to appoint one or more persons who will be responsible for a group of titles from the growing list of academic journals that we publish on behalf of learned societies, universities and research institutions. We are especially interested in applicants with relevant experience and interest in the natural sciences.

Position: Publishing Editor (Journals)

Reporting to the publishing manager, the incumbent will project manage the publication of a group of journals, working with a team comprising copyeditors as well as layout and other production and support staff. The publishing team includes NISC staff, who work in-house or remotely, as well as freelance contractors. Title responsibilities will be informed by the subject area expertise, interests and experience of the incumbent.

Main responsibilities

• Ensuring timely production and publication of journals in both print and online formats that reflect the high production values that are the hallmark of the company.
• Representing your journals, as well as NISC and its publishing ethos, professionally and knowledgably to authors, editors and other stakeholders.
• Engaging with editors-in-chief to plan each volume of their journal so that appropriate content is published to the agreed schedule and standard.
• Communicating appropriately with authors during the publication process to meet expectations of a timely, quality published research output.
• Collaborating with the publishing manager to shape the NISC editorial style and refine production and publication processes so that NISC keeps pace with emerging trends in journal publishing

Terms: This is a permanent, fulltime position. We accommodate work-from-home arrangements, but in-office attendance with the publishing team will be expected at least once a week. We offer a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.

Applications: Download and complete the application form from the current vacancies part of our website (www.nisc.co.za/aboutus). Submit the form together with your CV and a letter of application by email only to vacancies@nisc.co.za.

Closing date: 22 March 2024

The company reserves the right not to proceed with filling the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and if you have not heard from us by 19 April 2024, you can assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Requirements

• At least five years relevant work experience in the publishing sector. A post-graduate qualification and/or a background in scholarly research, academic editing and publishing and/or production would be strong recommendations.
• Demonstrable computer proficiency. A facility with industry standard layout software, particularly Adobe Creative Cloud, would be a strong recommendation.
• Excellent language skills and meticulous attention to detail. A passion for accuracy and clarity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills manifest as an ability to work diplomatically but effectively with coworkers, journal authors and editors.
• Good time management and resilience to the pressures associated with deadline-driven work.

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