Production Editor, Nature communications

Location: London

Closing date: October 6^th 2021

Nature Communications is an open access journal that publishes high-quality research in biology, physics, chemistry, Earth sciences, and all related areas.

We are now looking for a highly organised Production Editor with a keen eye for detail to join our  Production team. 

You will be responsible for coordinating the workflows of online scientific journals to agreed deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Quality check editorial supplied content prior to delivery to vendor
• Coordinate the workflow of accepted content through to agreed publication deadlines using production tracking and content management systems as appropriate
• Quality check content prior to publication, ensuring content is approved by stakeholders
• Identify quality issues, take appropriate action and feedback recurring errors to the relevant teams to support improvement in the quality of content and service provided by vendors
• Coordinate publication schedules for press/priority content
• Maintain journal style and provide advice/information to colleagues and vendors on house style
• Suggest workflow improvements
• Processing and publication of post-publication corrections, alongside reporting and advice on workflows
• Lead and administrate production meetings with editorial teams (if applicable)
• Support the launch of new titles.
• Be an escalation point for newly appointed Production Editors
• Provide on the job training and support for newly appointed Production Editors and provide feedback and support for the creation of training documents
•  Related admin duties (file curation, meeting administration, archiving, etc.)
• Such other tasks as the company may assign from time to time

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

Essential:

• Demonstrated ability to achieve weekly/monthly deadlines
• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage time efficiently
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Computer literate with intermediate knowledge of GSuite
• Broad interest in production and publishing

Desirable:

• Knowledge of production workflows
• Experience of tracking and content management databases/systems
• Basic knowledge of xml structure
• Print and/or web publishing experience

Qualifications:
A degree or equivalent

All employees are working remotely but once when offices re-open, employees will be required to work on site in line with the company working from home policy.

To apply: Please include a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role as well as your salary expectations and notice period.

At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at www.springernature.com/editorial-and-publishing-jobs  for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.