Journals Production Editor / Coordinator

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.  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 ePUBStrong English skillsAbility to multi-taskAttention to detail and critical thinkingBeing well-organised and able to manage short deadlines