Editorial Production Manager
3 weeks ago
As the largest university press globally, we are dedicated to understanding and meeting the unique needs of diverse communities. Our partnerships with researchers, educators, and technology innovators allow us to adapt our publications and resources effectively, ensuring a global impact through localized efforts.
Role Overview
In the capacity of Editorial Production Manager, you will oversee a dedicated team focused on the creation of educational resources specifically for English Language Teaching (ELT) products. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that all content is delivered punctually, within budget, and adheres to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate closely with the central Content Delivery management team, playing a key role in coordinating, planning, and assuring the quality of the production editorial teams and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a team comprising Production Editors, Packaging Services Editors, and Editorial Corrections Coordinators.
- Guarantee that editorial quality benchmarks are consistently met by both the team and our external suppliers.
- Strategically plan resources and manage workload distribution.
- Oversee the progress of all projects handled by your team.
- Collaborate with the Outsourced Services team to manage supplier relationships and budget creation.
- Ensure effective implementation of processes and workflows.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing within the team and with editorial suppliers through training and comprehensive guidelines.
Candidate Profile
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in managing production editorial tasks within educational publishing, including copyediting and proofreading.
- Proven track record in managing freelancers and packaging service suppliers for both print and digital formats.
- Experience in evaluating, enhancing, and executing processes.
- Demonstrated capability in line management through coaching and mentoring.
- Strong technical proficiency with editorial tools, including advanced MS Word style sheets and PDF markup.
Desirable Attributes:
- Prior line management experience.
- Familiarity with content structures and XML standards.
- Knowledge of the ELT market.
- Working proficiency in Spanish, Italian, Polish, or another relevant language.
- Experience in publishing or a related field.
- Experience in a matrix organizational structure.
Benefits
At Oxford University Press, we prioritize work-life balance, offering 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure, in addition to public holidays and a three-day closure during Christmas. We support flexible working arrangements tailored to the role. Our employees benefit from a variety of active networks and societies.
We enhance your financial well-being by contributing up to 12% to your pension, providing access to loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, and offering travel schemes along with local discounts.
For further details on our rewards and recognition initiatives, please refer to our dedicated page.
Diversity Commitment
We are committed to fostering diversity within our workforce and creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We encourage applications from candidates representing the diverse markets we serve.
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