Senior Production Editor (Books) - Global Publisher

Senior Production Editor (Books) - Global Publisher
Oxford
Attractive Salary + Leading Company Benefits Package

*Excellent career development opportunity with global heritage publisher*

This role will manage independently the production of books from receipt of manuscripts to final print (working with manufacturing) and digital publication in a timely fashion to an agreed standard of quality, cost, budgeted extent and to agreed schedules. 

Other key aspects of the role include maintaining management and administrative systems, liaising with project/development editors, authors, book editors, suppliers and internal departments, vendor management and controlling costs and schedules.

Who we are:

We are a $1.8 billion global publisher and provider of books, journals and digital content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice. The company’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, South America, and the Middle East. 

Book Production Editor Selection Criteria:

> Experience in publishing is essential as is experience and knowledge of the production and editorial processes
> Good knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
> The ability to work on own initiative and solve problems
> Strong communication and interpersonal skills
> Good written and verbal communication
> The ability to manage own workload and prioritise accordingly
> An understanding of the systems used to enter and access information about the publishing process
> An understanding of the various components and timings of the production process
> An understanding of how the needs of marketing and sales influence the production scheduled and how the process differs between electronic and print product production.
> Education to degree level or equivalent
> Experience of working with authors, editors and contributors would be desirable as would the experience of handling multiple projects

Compensation & Benefits:

> Competitive Salary
> Performance Related Incentive Scheme
> Defined contribution pension scheme
> Attractive Company Benefits including 25 days holiday, 50% staff discount, support towards professional qualifications, employee assistance programme

Other Information:

> Should have the right to live and work within the UK
> Travel Requirements - occasional UK travel
> The closing date for this role is 4th September 2015
> Applications for this role should be submitted with a covering letter and CV
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