Publishing Production Editor

Responsibilities:

• Own the production schedule across multiple journals, tracking every article from acceptance to publication and keeping it on time.
• Coordinate copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading vendors, keeping communication clear, organised, and moving.
• Collate all author and editor changes onto a single proof, verifying each against the Journal Style Sheet and House Style before approval, and checking every implemented change for accuracy.
• Quality-check the work of copy editors and proofreaders against our house standards and British English conventions.
• Confirm and check final publishing formats: PDF, XML, HTML, and EPUB.
• Process invoices and purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Monitor production metrics (e.g. page usage) and publish final manuscripts online, accurately and accessibly.

Desired Attributes:

• Are meticulous, systematic, and deadline-driven, and genuinely enjoy structured, detail-heavy work.
• Can hold others (authors, editors, vendors) to a schedule firmly and diplomatically.
• Have excellent written English and a sharp eye for grammar, spelling, and consistency (British English a plus).
• Work independently and manage your own time under tight, recurring deadlines.

Qualification and Competencies:

• A Bachelorâs or masterâs degree in any field.
• Experience in publishing or a publisher internship.
• 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
• Familiarity with Open Access publishing principles.