Publishing Production Editor
Job Placements · Bo-Kaap, Western Cape
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• 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 Bachelorâ??s or masterâ??s 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.
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