Journals Production Editor / Coordinator

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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.
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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, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
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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-organised and able to manage short deadlines
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1300762
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned