Cape Town City Centre: Journals Production Editor / Coordinator

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 companys mission. Will wow us with excellent analytical, organisation, and problem-solving skills Qualification and Competencies : A Bachelors or masters 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