Production Coordinator/Editor (Scholarly Publishing)Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 28/03/2024
This involves publishing the latest scholarly research in open access formats, creating eLearning content and providing Certified services on Moodle learning platforms. We also provide HPCSA, HPCNA and AHPCSA approved online CPD Courses for healthcare professionals.
Job Description We seek a full-time ProductionCoordinator (also known as a Production Editor in thepublishing industry) to work on our diverse list of academicjournals. The office is conveniently located in Durbanville andis accessible by public transportation. Please note that nowriting or copy-editing of manuscripts is required, and littleto no proofreading is included in the position; it is largelyproject management.
The Production Coordinator roleis a core position within the production department. Assuch, production coordinators are assigned a group ofjournals for which they are responsible, from acceptanceof manuscripts to online publication.
Production Coordinators overseemanuscript and issue production while maintainingarticle and issue schedules, page budgets, and communicationwith authors and Editors-in-Chief and interoffice departments.The Production Coordinator must have an eye for detail andorganisation and be able to manage complex journals andpersonalities, stay on top of updated processes, multi-task, andexcel in a fast-paced, deadline-drivenenvironment.
Office: Durbanville, South Africa (This is not a remote work position)
Office Hours: 08h00-17h00
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manage aportfolio of journal titles, ensuring that they run onoptimised workflows and meet department publicationmetrics. 2. Maintainarticle and issue schedules, metadata, andpage budgets, and uphold quality standardsthroughout the publication process. 3. CompleteProduction Checks by assessing the production quality ofincoming manuscripts; ensure that all relevant files arereceived and that they follow establishedguidelines. 4. Reviewcopy-edited materials to ensure that they follow thePublishers' style guidelines and ensure that theauthor's corrections have been properly implemented.Check final Proofs for consistency, accuracy, andcompleteness of manuscripts and issues before onlinepublication. 5. Offerconstructive support and guidance to assigned vendorproject managers. 6. Provideexcellent customer service for assignedEditors-in-Chief, authors, internaldepartments, and external vendors andcustomers. 7. Assist and leaddepartment projects as required.
Requirements Qualifications
Bachelor'sdegree or extensive equivalent relevant experienceprofessional experience (Any relevant education,certifications and/or work experience may beconsidered. )
Minimum of twoyears' experience in a publishingenvironment A strongcommand of English grammar and academicreferencing styles Successfullythrive in a fast, process-drivenworkflow Experienceworking with external suppliers andpartners Experienceworking in a customer-facing role Experience in projectmanagement (in a publishing context), with a track recordof managing multiple projectssimultaneously. Familiaritywith Microsoft Office software (especiallyWord and Excel), content management, and/orcustomer relationship managementsystems Demonstratedability to be detail-oriented, accurate, and aproblem-solver Excellentorganisation skills and confidence in completing multipletasks to deadlines Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, oral andwritten Flexibility toadjust to changes in work plans orassignments Familiaritywith printing and electronic publishingmethods and procedures Familiaritywith Oxford StyleManual
In applying for this position, pleaseattach:
A comprehensive CVand the names, e-mail addresses and telephone detailsof three referees we havepermission to contact. For inquiriesregarding your application or for further information aboutthe recruitment process, please reach out to Ms. Hannah Boastat ****** . Other important information:
This jobdescription is not intended to include a complete list ofall the activities, duties, or responsibilities requiredby this position. To perform this job effectively, theindividual must be capable of satisfactorily performingeach essential duty. The qualifications listed abovereflect the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequired. AOSIS is anequal opportunity employer and adheresstrictly to its Employment Equity Plan.While we give preference to candidates whomeet our Employment Equity goals and comefrom under-represented groups, all qualified individualsmeeting the position's requirements are encouraged toapply. We thank allapplicants for their interest; however, only thoseshortlisted will be contacted due to the expected highvolume of applications. If you do not hear from us withinsix weeks from the submission date, please consider yourapplication unsuccessful. Successfulapplicants will be expected to go through verificationchecks, including but not limited to personal credentials,criminal records, and credit status, whereapplicable. Applicantsshould be South African citizens, permanentresidents with a bar-coded ID, or possess avalid work visa or permit. #J-18808-Ljbffr
