Production Editor

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.; Dehradun; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Training on journal production WorkfloW

Exposure to international authors

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd. in Dehradun is seeking a detail-oriented Production Editor to manage end-to-end production of journal articles from acceptance to publication. The role requires strong organization and clear communication with authors, editors, copy editors, and vendors.

Freshers or candidates with 1+ year of experience who hold a graduate degree are welcome. The position offers a full-time, on-site role with opportunities to learn publishing workflows, improve quality, and

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Freshers are welcome.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong attention to detail and proofreading ability.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn publishing processes and workflow systems.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete production workflow for assigned journal articles from acceptance to publication.
• Coordinate with authors, editors, copy editors, typesetters, proofreaders, and other stakeholders.
• Review manuscripts and production files for journal guidelines compliance.
• Track article progress and ensure production schedules and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate copyediting, typesetting, artwork, proofreading, corrections, and final quality checks.
• Review proofs for editorial and layout accuracy.
• Communicate author queries and corrections clearly and professionally.
• Ensure all corrections are incorporated before publication.
• Maintain consistency in journal style, formatting, terminology, and presentation.
• Update article status and production records in systems.
• Identify delays or bottlenecks and follow up with stakeholders.
• Follow publisher workflows, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance quality and turnaround time.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Google Workspace

Education

Graduate in any discipline

Job description

Production Editor

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Freshers and candidates with 1+ year of experience
Education: Graduate in any discipline

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Production Editor to join our publishing team in Dehradun. The role involves managing the end-to-end production of journal articles, from manuscript acceptance through final publication.

The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and an interest in academic publishing and editorial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete production workflow for assigned journal articles, from acceptance to online and/or print publication.


• Coordinate with authors, editors, copy editors, typesetters, proofreaders, and other stakeholders.


• Review manuscripts and production files to ensure compliance with journal guidelines and publisher requirements.


• Track article progress and ensure production schedules and deadlines are met.


• Coordinate copyediting, typesetting, artwork, proofreading, corrections, and final quality checks.


• Review proofs for editorial, formatting, typographical, and layout-related errors.


• Communicate author queries and corrections clearly and professionally.


• Ensure all corrections are accurately incorporated before publication.


• Perform quality checks on text, figures, tables, references, supplementary files, and article metadata.


• Maintain consistency in journal style, formatting, terminology, and presentation.


• Work with internal teams and external vendors to resolve production-related issues.


• Update article status and maintain accurate production records in publishing systems.


• Identify production delays or bottlenecks and follow up proactively with stakeholders.


• Escalate complex editorial or production issues to the appropriate manager.


• Follow publisher-specific workflows, quality standards, confidentiality requirements, and ethical guidelines.


• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance quality, turnaround time, and operational efficiency.

Eligibility Criteria

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.


• Freshers are welcome to apply.


• Good command of written and spoken English.


• Strong attention to detail and proofreading ability.


• Good organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.


• Basic knowledge of MS Office and Google Workspace.


• Willingness to learn publishing processes, editorial tools, and workflow systems.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in academic publishing, scholarly journals, or editorial work.


• Good proofreading and error-spotting skills.


• Strong communication and coordination abilities.


• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.


• Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to build a career in academic and scholarly publishing.


• Training on journal production workflows and publishing systems.


• Exposure to international authors, editors, and publishing standards.


• Supportive and professional work environment.


• Career growth opportunities based on performance.