Production Editor

We are now looking for a highly organisedProduction Editor with a keen attention for detail to join our dynamic Productionteam! In this role you will be responsible for coordinating the workflows ofonline scientificjournals to agreed deadlines! This role can be in our Kings Cross London offices on a hybrid working model. Role Responsibilities:

• Quality check editorial supplied content prior to delivery to vendor
• Coordinate the workflow of accepted content through to agreed publication deadlines using production tracking and content management systems as appropriate
• Quality check content prior to publication, ensuring content is approved by stakeholders
• Identify quality issues, take appropriate action and feedback recurring errors to the relevant teams to support improvement in the quality of content and service provided by vendors
• Coordinate publication schedules for press/priority content
• Maintain journal style and provide advice/information to colleagues and vendors on house style
• Suggest workflow improvements
• Processing and publication of post-publication corrections, alongside reporting and advice on workflows
• Lead and administrate production meetings with editorial teams (if applicable)
• Support the launch of new titles.
• Be an escalation point for newly appointed Production Editors
• Provide on the job training and support for newly appointed Production Editors and provide feedback and support for the creation of training documents
• Related admin duties (file curation, meeting administration, archiving, etc.)
  
  Essential
• Demonstrated ability to achieve weekly/monthly deadlines
• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage time efficiently
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Computer literate with intermediate knowledge of using Microsoft Office
• Broad interest in production and publishing
• A degree or equivalent
Desirable
• Knowledge of production workflows
• Experience of tracking and content management databases/systems
• Basic knowledge of XML structure
• Print and/or web publishing experience
  
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