Production Editor
About The Position
The Taylor & Francis Philadelphia journals production department is seeking an entry level full-time Production Editor to work on our diverse list of academic journals. This position is primarily focused on project management responsibilities. While the role requires familiarity with writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills, these activities constitute only a minor portion of the daily responsibilities. Candidates should expect to apply their communication expertise primarily in a project management capacity rather than in content creation or editorial functions. Production Editors are the core position within the production department at Taylor & Francis. As such, Production Editors are assigned a group of journals that they are responsible for from receipt of manuscripts through print/online publication. The Production Editor role is perfect for someone who enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish and thrives in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
Requirements
- Professional, relevant, or relatable experience
- Excellent organization skills and confidence in completing multiple tasks to deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written
- A strong command of English grammar and academic styles
- Ability to successfully thrive in a fast, process-driven workflow
- Experience working in a customer-facing role
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, content management, and/or customer relationship management systems
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, accurate, and a problem-solver
- Adaptability and grace under pressure
Responsibilities
- Guide content through the entire production journey—from initial acceptance all the way to online and print publication
- Regularly monitor your portfolio of titles, ensuring that they run on optimized workflows and meet department publication metrics
- Oversee a group of assigned vendor-managed journals, which includes monitoring journal health, publication schedules, and providing support and guidance to the vendor project managers
- Deliver excellent customer service to all stakeholders, both internal and external
- Communicate effectively with authors, Editors-in-Chief, and various internal departments
- Assist and lead on local and global department projects as required
Benefits
- Annual salary of $46,055
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
- Paid sick time
- 15 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season at the end of the year
- Up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits
- 4 volunteer days per year
- 401(k) + employer match
- Seasonal social and charitable events
- Continuous training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
