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Project Editor

The Project Editor works closely with academic writers and packagers to ensure files are supplied on time and to specification, as well as being involved in project management from final manuscript through to print-ready files.
 

You will ensure products are produced on-time and have been editorially checked before final output to print/online platform.
 

This is a professional role requiring excellent editorial and communication skills and would be ideally suited to someone who is looking for the next step up from an editorial assistant position or junior role.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage manuscripts and learning materials throughout the publishing phase and maintain accurate schedules
  • Editing multiple projects to schedule and to the quality expected
  • Liaising with internal and freelance authors, subject matter experts, proofreaders and examiners to keep products on schedule during the origination and publishing services phase
  • Co-ordinate the typesetting process in an effective and timely manner
  • Ensure final products have undergone quality editorial checks, proof checks and flight checks
  • To understudy the Senior Project Editor in taking on minor project management work, developing these skills over time
  • To develop project management skills which enables the management of the origination and publishing services phase including maintaining accurate schedules
  • Ensure that the internal scheduling system is updated to accurately reflect the product status
  • Ensure adequate instructions/briefs are provided to the typesetters, materials are tracked on associated systems and turnarounds are within the agreed timeframe
  • Ensure typesetters queries are responded to in a timely manner and all errors are recorded
  • Ensure that required checks and sign offs take place on material input into the system
  • Carry out agreed editorial activities on products as requested
  • Liaise with all relevant parties to ensure that authors give final QA approval before final product is sent to Print Production/Interactive Technology
  • Familiarise self with house style and understand product specifications to deliver product effectively

 

Skills, knowledge and experience required for role

  • The ability to recognise clear, concise, well-written and grammatically correct material
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proactive and able to work on own initiative
  • Ability to prioritise
  • Able to self-manage when working in a demanding environment during peak publishing cycles
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Good MS Word skills
  • Concentration, accuracy and an eye for detail
  • Creative and methodical approach to work
  • A degree or equivalent professional qualification in English Language/ Literature preferred, however applications with appropriate and relevant work experience or other equivalent qualifications will also be considered

 

For details on how to apply, please visit:

 

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/bpp/displayjob.aspx?jobid=1736

 

Project Editor

BPP Learning Media, London
Permanent
Educational
Project Management, Editorial

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