Publishing Production Editor

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006275/H

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a highly organised coordinator to own the production pipeline that turns accepted academic articles into published research.

This is a role for someone who thrives on systems, schedules, and getting the details exactly right, who can keep dozens of articles moving through copy-editing, layout, proofing, and publication at once without dropping a single one. You'll be the person who keeps production on track: setting and holding deadlines, coordinating Â copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading , checking every change against our style sheets, and signing off final files for online and print publication. If you get genuine satisfaction from a clean tracker, a met deadline, and a flawless proof, this is your kind of work.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Own the production schedule across multiple journals, tracking every article from acceptance to publication and keeping it on time.
Coordinate copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading vendors, keeping communication clear, organised, and moving.
Collate all author and editor changes onto a single proof, verifying each against the Journal Style Sheet and House Style before approval, and checking every implemented change for accuracy.
Quality-check the work of copy editors and proofreaders against our house standards and British English conventions.
Confirm and check final publishing formats: PDF, XML, HTML, and EPUB.
Process invoices and purchase orders accurately and on time.
Monitor production metrics (e.g. page usage) and publish final manuscripts online, accurately and accessibly.

Desired Attributes:

Are meticulous, systematic, and deadline-driven, and genuinely enjoy structured, detail-heavy work.
Can hold others (authors, editors, vendors) to a schedule firmly and diplomatically.
Have excellent written English and a sharp eye for grammar, spelling, and consistency (British English a plus).
Work independently and manage your own time under tight, recurring deadlines.

Qualification and Competencies:

A Bachelorâs or masterâs degree in any field.
Experience in publishing or a publisher internship.
A demonstrated proficiency in the English language and an interest in scholarly publishing are essential.
Strong knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with HTML, XML and ePUB
Familiarity with Open Access publishing principles.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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