Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Support the editorial process for academic research journals with copyediting and proofreading.
• Launch invoice and purchase order requests.
• Collate all change requests received from authors and editors on a single proof, and correctly determine whether these changes are aligned with the Journal Style Sheet and House Style before implementation and proceed to check implementation thereof for correctness.
• Coordinate tasks between the copyediting, typesetting and proofreading vendors.
• Communicate with the vendors to ensure the correct format in which the papers will be published and in accordance with industry standards PDF, XML, HTML and EPUB formats.
• Publish the papers.

xc3x82 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 Companyxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s mission.
• Will wow us with excellent analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.

xc3x82 Qualification and Competencies:

• A Bachelorxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s or masterxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s 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-organized and able to manage short deadlines

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