Journals Production Editor / Coordinator

Persona Staff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Persona Staff is seeking a Journals Production Editor / Coordinator to join their scholarly publishing team. The role involves managing the editorial process, ensuring quality standards in published works, and providing support to project managers and editors. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have experience in publishing, along with strong organizational and analytical skills.

Benefits

Professional development assistance

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the English language.
• Interest in scholarly publishing essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of journal titles ensuring optimized workflows.
• Complete production checks and uphold quality standards.
• Provide support to Editors-in-Chief and vendors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree

Tools

MS Office applications

HTML

XML

ePUB

Job description

2 Journals Production Editor / Coordinator Jobs

Journals Production Editor / Coordinator

Our client in the educational industry has a vacancy for a Journals Production Editor / Coordinator to join their scholarly publishing team.ÂThe Journals Production Editor / Coordinator manages written texts through the publishing production process. You will be responsible for assessing the quality of work delivered by copy editors and proofreaders and ensuring that the Publisher's house style is adhered to in all published work. The Journals Production Coordinator is also responsible for working with layout editors to ensure that the text's overall presentation and its elements (e.g., tables and figures) meet the style and quality requirements. The Journals Production Coordinator manages the quality of papers and production schedule from acceptance to print and online deliveries and monitors page usage and other journal metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of journal titles, ensuring that they run on optimised workflows and meet department publication metrics.
• Maintain article and issue schedules, metadata, and page budgets, and uphold quality standards throughout the publication process.
• Complete production checks by assessing the production quality of incoming manuscripts; ensure that all relevant files are received and that they follow established guidelines.
• Review copyedited materials to ensure that they follow the Publishers’ style guidelines and ensure 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, and external vendors and customers.
• Assist and lead department projects as required.

Desired Attributes:

• Has a mindset of continuous improvement, embracing innovation and new ways of working.
• Is passionate about the academic publishing landscape and will use this passion to actively participate in projects that support the Company’s mission.
• Will wow us with excellent analytical, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Qualification and Competencies:

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field.
• 2-4 years of relevant editorial/publishing experience.
• A demonstrated 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
• Strong English skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Being well-organised and able to manage short deadlines

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to [e-mail].

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job