Production Editor - Dehradun

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd.; Dehradun; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Publishers India Pvt Ltd in Dehradun invites applications for a Production Editor to manage end-to-end journal article production. You will coordinate with authors, editors, and vendors to ensure timely publication, while upholding publisher standards and quality checks.

The role suits detail-oriented candidates with strong communication and organizational skills, willing to learn publishing workflows and tools. Freshers welcome; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in publishing, editorial, proofreading, content operations, or related field preferred.
• Strong written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete production workflow for journal articles from acceptance to final publication.
• Coordinate with authors, editors, copy editors, typesetters, proofreaders, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review manuscripts and files for adherence to journal guidelines and publisher requirements.
• Track article progress and ensure production timelines are met.
• Coordinate copyediting, typesetting, artwork, proofreading, corrections, and final quality checks.
• Review proofs for editorial, formatting, and typography errors.
• Communicate author queries clearly and professionally and ensure corrections are incorporated.
• Perform quality checks on text, figures, tables, references, and metadata.
• Maintain journal style consistency and presentation.
• Identify delays and follow up with stakeholders; resolve production issues with teams and vendors.
• Update article status and maintain production records in publishing systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Editing

Proofreading

Coordination

English proficiency

Education

Any Graduate

Tools

MS Office/Google Workspace

Job description

Production Editor

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 0 to 4 Years
Education: Any Graduate

Job Summary

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 workflow of journal articles, from manuscript acceptance through final online and/or print publication.

The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication skills, excellent coordination abilities, and an interest in academic and scholarly publishing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete production workflow for assigned journal articles from acceptance to final publication.
• Coordinate with authors, editors, copy editors, typesetters, proofreaders, vendors, and internal teams.
• Review manuscripts and production files for adherence to journal guidelines and publisher requirements.
• Track article progress and ensure production timelines and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate copyediting, typesetting, artwork, proofreading, corrections, and final quality checks.
• Review article 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.
• Identify production delays or bottlenecks and follow up proactively with relevant stakeholders.
• Work with internal teams and external vendors to resolve production-related issues.
• Update article status and maintain accurate production records in publishing systems.
• 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 improve quality, turnaround time, and operational efficiency.

Eligibility & Skills

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Freshers are welcome to apply.
• 1+ year of relevant experience in publishing, editorial, proofreading, content operations, or a related field is preferred.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Strong proofreading and error-spotting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace.
• Willingness to learn publishing processes, editorial tools, and workflow systems.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

Preferred Skills

• Interest in academic, scholarly, or journal publishing.
• Knowledge of editorial and proofreading processes.
• Experience working with manuscripts, articles, or publication workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• 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.