Senior Editorial Specialist at Springer Nature Group

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing editorial and production processes to ensure high-quality TVET publications are delivered on time and within budget. This position requires significant professional experience and knowledge as well as excellent references.

Requirements

• Extensive editorial and production experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of production processes and technical publishing requirements
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience in communicating clear briefs and maintaining high supplier standards
• High proficiency in MS Office; Math-Type an advantage
• Outstanding command of English, both written and verbal
• Experience in managing budgets and maintaining accurate schedules
• Highly organised and meticulous
• Unflappable under pressure and an excellent problem-solver
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiar with digital media
• Working knowledge of copyright law and permissions
• A Bachelor’s degree in English, publishing or a similar field is an advantage
• Experience in educational or technical and vocational publishing is an advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage multiple schedules, ensuring deadlines are met
• Deliver projects within budget
• Manage proofs, version control and final file supply
• Prepare titles for print
• Source, brief and manage editors, proofreaders, over-writers, calculation checkers and permissions researchers
• Negotiate fees and manage supplier deadlines and quality
• Ensure permissions are cleared as necessary
• Prepare artwork briefs and captions and manage artwork quality
• Complete all administration accurately and timeously in line with internal processes and procedures
• Ensure the superior quality of all TVET First publications