Publishing Associate

Ifrs-Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IFRS Foundation is seeking an XML Publishing Associate to join the Content Delivery team in the production sub-team, managing DITA XML typesetting and content publication. You will work with Technical, Editorial and IT staff to ensure timely, accurate IFRS content across formats.

The role involves coordinating production workflows, maintaining content in DITA XML, and supporting improvements to publishing systems such as oXygen and AEM, while upholding quality and consistency across standards.”

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience creating and editing content in DITA XML.
• Extensive experience using Content Management Systems including Adobe Experience Manager.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Suite, MS Word, and Oxygen.
• Experience of independently managing multiple projects to high quality and schedule.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Experience working with accountancy, legal content, or industry standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain IFRS content in DITA XML and other media formats.
• Build and edit maps, paragraphs, tables, and lists independently with no supervision.
• Undertake initial assessment of draft content to determine production requirements.
• Coordinate with Technical and Editorial teams to ensure content is delivered within timescales.
• Publish new or updated content created by Technical Staff.
• Consolidate changes to IFRS and SASB Standards.
• Quality check outputs across formats for consistency and accuracy.
• Support training of team members in content management and publishing best practices.
• Suggest improvements to production-related systems such as oXygen and AEM.

Skills

DITA XML

Content Management

Adobe Experience Manager

Adobe Suite

MS Word

Oxygen

XML transformations

Stakeholder coordination

Time management

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent

Tools

AEM

Oxygen XML Editor

MS Word

Job description

Works with: Technical (authoring), Editorial and IT teams

Job purpose: The XML Publishing Associate will work as part of the IFRS Foundation’s Content Delivery team, within the production sub-team, and will be responsible for managing the typesetting of IFRS content in DITA XML. The aim of this activity is to guarantee effective content management and publishing across the Foundation utilising existing systems and processes, which ultimately allows for the accurate and timely publication of its Standards.

The team: The production sub-team which currently comprises of five members, is responsible for producing, maintaining, and managing IFRS Foundation content in DITA XML through to our content management system, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). This position works closely with technical authoring staff who draft the content in MS Word and the in-house editorial team before it is handed over to production. Content includes IFRS® Accounting Standards and IFRS® Sustainability Disclosure Standards as well as associated due process material.

Principal accountabilities:

Content management

• Produce and maintain IFRS Foundation’s content in DITA XML and all other media formats.
• Specific tasks within XML include the building and editing of maps, paragraph files, tables, and lists independently with no need for supervision.
• Undertake initial assessment of draft content to determine production requirements.
• Liaise with Technical and Editorial teams to ensure all content is delivered within the allocated timescales.
• Execute the publication of new or updated content created by Technical Staff.
• Understand and complete the consolidation of changes to the IFRS and SASB Standards stemming from the Foundation’s standard setting activities.
• Updating and organising relevant content;
• Communication with relevant technical staff;
• Coordination of content with other production team members;
• Understanding all forms of output; and
• Conducting all rounds of production checks.
• Quality check outputs in all formats ensuring that all content is:
  • Consistent;
  • Error free; and
  • Timely.
• Independently follow content management workflows for multiple projects as sometimes projects run concurrently.
• Understand how to content management system troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Support the coaching and training of team members as well as other Foundation staff in content management, standards consolidation, and publishing best-practice.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the current use of production-related systems, oXygen and AEM.

Business analysis and customer value creation

• Analyse content, its structure and how it interacts with IFRS Foundation technology/products.
• Identify problems and formulate solutions leading to content and output improvements.
• Continuously improve operational efficiency and enhance customer value of existing products.
• Support the creation of relevant documentation to aid current and future team members.
• Contribute to the development of new digital products, influencing and executing content and operations strategy and improving the customer value offered by the Foundation.
• Plan for and oversee the implementation of any new technology and systems connected to or interacting with content management operations.
• Support Technical Staff in all aspects of their work of developing Standards.
• Support the IFRS Foundation’s operational staff in all aspects of their work of disseminating Standards globally; and
• Offer an outstanding customer service experience to all the IFRS Foundation’s end users – professionals who use and apply the Standards.

Skills and Experience

• Degree level qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience of creating and editing content in DITA XML.
• Extensive experience of using Content Management Systems, including Adobe Experience Manager.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Suite, MS Word, and Oxygen (editing capabilities, search, and comparison tools).
• Experience of independently managing multiple projects to high quality and schedule.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure to deadlines without this impacting accuracy or quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical authors and team members.
• Flexible, proactive approach to delivering each job in an efficient and timely way.
• Ability to work in logical and systematic way.
• Ability to motivate different stakeholders to work towards a common goal.
• Ability to influence and inform Operational Leadership and Technical Leadership teams.
• Experience of working on accountancy, legal content, or industry standards.
• Experience of XQuery and XML transformations.
• Experience of working with third party suppliers (such as developers, typesetters, and data capture houses).
• Experience of working with colleagues in other time zones an advantage.

Please note that while we have a closing date for this application, we reserve the right to interview candidates and potentially close the role early should we find a suitable candidate before the closing date.

About us

At the IFRS Foundation, we believe better information leads to better decisions. We set financial reporting standards that enable companies to meet the evolving information needs of the global capital markets. United by our purpose to foster trust, growth and long-term financial stability in the global economy, we engage in challenging, meaningful work every day—across all our areas of expertise.

If you share our passion for this mission, we want to hear from you.

Diverse perspectives. International expertise.

Working for our global organisation offers many benefits, including:

• rewarding work that serves the public interest;
• engagement with diverse international experts;
• inclusive and collaborative teams;
• intellectually challenging projects;
• flexible working arrangements;
• numerous areas of specialisation; and
• opportunities for professional growth and development.

Diversity and inclusion are seen as key strengths of our organisation. These qualities are essential for us to engage with and meet the needs of our varied global stakeholders, and they are part of what makes the IFRS Foundation a great place to work.