Academic Publishing Project Editor

OUP; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 396,000 - 594,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press (OUP) is seeking a Project Editor to lead end-to-end publishing projects within the Academic Publishing (Content Development) unit in Noida, India. You will manage timelines, budgets, and quality standards while coordinating with authors, editors, reviewers, and cross-functional teams.

You will oversee print and digital content development, ensure timely submissions, and uphold editorial excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing multiple projects and delivering results against demanding schedules.
• Experience working within publishing, content development, or a related academic environment.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with authors, academics, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong IT literacy and the ability to learn and work with publishing systems and technologies.
• Experience managing cross-format publishing projects involving both print and digital content.
• Experience working with academic authors, researchers, and specialist contributors.
• Understanding of scholarly publishing workflows and content development processes.
• Experience supporting new product development or market research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of assigned publishing projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Oversee the development and publication of academic content across print and digital formats.
• Work closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and contributors to ensure timely submission of high-quality content and supporting materials.
• Review content against project requirements, coordinate peer review activity where required, and ensure adherence to editorial standards.
• Maintain accurate project information, metadata, schedules, and workflow records across relevant systems.
• Partner with Production, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Content Operations teams to ensure successful publication and market readiness of products.
• Monitor project costs, timelines, and risks, escalating issues and identifying solutions when necessary.
• Support new product development initiatives and contribute to market research, content strategy, and publishing plans.
• Represent OUP professionally at author meetings, conferences, and other stakeholder engagements when required.
• Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing, and onboarding of new team members.

Job description

Oxford University Press (OUP) is seeking a Project Editor to lead end-to-end publishing projects within the Academic Publishing (Content Development) unit in Noida, India. You will manage timelines, budgets, and quality standards while coordinating with authors, editors, reviewers, and cross-functional teams.

You will oversee print and digital content development, ensure timely submissions, and uphold editorial excellence.