Production Editor
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Full-time
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Compensation
Unpaid - 30k/month
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29 days ago
Responsibilities
Oversee production of a list of academic titles, from receipt of author's manuscript to supply of final files to the client.Liaise with the author, the client and suppliers.Manage the schedule and the budget for each title, working to scales prices and a client deadline.Commission and supply work to freelance copy-editors, indexers and proofreaders as required; monitor their work and provide feedback as necessary.Keep both the client and author updated on the production of their title and respond to any queries.Manage scheduling and invoicing within a workflow management system.Liaise with the typesetter, sending edited text for typesetting and corrected proofs for revision.Engage and liaise with internal editorial support for tasks such as collations, revises checks.Supply final files to the client on time and on budget.Attend team meetings online as required.Impeccable editorial, organisational and communication skills.Professional and responsive approach to customer and supplier communication.Driven by delivering high-quality work to agree deadlines.At least one years’ publishing experience, preferably in academic publishing.