Journals Production Editor / Coordinator

Persona Staff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Editorial Manager to manage journal titles and ensure publication standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and strong organizational skills. Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, conducting production checks, and offering support to project managers amidst a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience.
• Proficiency in the English language required.
• Interest in scholarly publishing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of journal titles and ensure they meet publication metrics.
• Maintain article and issue schedules, metadata, and uphold quality standards.
• Complete production checks on incoming manuscripts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

MS Office applications

HTML

XML

ePUB formats

Job description

Responsibilities :

• Manage a portfolio of journal titles, ensuring they run on optimized workflows and meet department publication metrics.
• Maintain article and issue schedules, metadata, page budgets, and uphold quality standards throughout the publication process.
• Complete production checks by assessing the production quality of incoming manuscripts; ensure all relevant files are received and follow established guidelines.
• Review copyedited materials to ensure they adhere to the publisher's style guidelines and that the author's corrections have been properly implemented.
• Offer constructive support and guidance to assigned vendor project managers.
• Provide excellent customer service for assigned Editors-in-Chief, authors, internal departments, external vendors, and customers.
• Assist and lead department projects as required.

Desired Attributes :

• Have a mindset of continuous improvement, embracing innovation and new ways of working.
• Be passionate about the academic publishing landscape and actively participate in projects supporting the company's mission.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications and Competencies :

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field.
• 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience.
• Proficiency in the English language and an interest in scholarly publishing are essential.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with HTML, XML, and ePUB formats.
• Strong English skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage short deadlines.
• Attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Well-organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.