Managing Editor: Higher Education and Vocational at Oxford University Press Southern Africa

Job Description
Oxford University Press is looking for a Managing Editor who will work closely with Publishers and Content Specialists across the Higher Education and Vocational teams to project manage the production of products, including print and digital versions, for publication to deadline and within budget. The Managing Editor does quality control at each stage of the process and edits and proofreads if required, manages, and maintains relationships with a pool of freelance editorial and typesetting suppliers in line with the company policy.

The Managing Editor will be reporting to the Publishing Services Manager. This post is based in Cape Town.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Project manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively
• Manage schedules according to strict and tight deadlines
• Apply editorial quality control measures
• Maintain mutually beneficial relationships with external suppliers, and internal staff
• Manage cost against approved budget
• Maintain accurate records and detailed reporting on project progress
• Adhere to company policies and protocols, notably systems and administration

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree level qualification
• Relevant working experience
• Excellent English language skills, written and spoken
• An ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
• An ability to operate on the SAP system
• Knowledge of the publishing industry advantageous
• Proofreading
• Editing
• Contact building and negotiation
• Budget monitoring and project management
• A good understanding of pedagogy and knowledge of teaching methodology

Attributes:

• Action and delivery oriented
• Deadline driven
• Expert project manager
• Solid understanding of publishing systems and processes
• Displays ethical behaviour
• Works effectively and accurately under pressure