• L2 Language Editing
• Responsible for checking the style of the content with the given style sheets
• Should possess eye for detail and reading skills
• Should have experience in STM journals
• Checking for appropriate Punctuation, Capitalization & Spelling

• L2 Language Editing
• Responsible for checking the style of the content with the given style sheets
• Should possess eye for detail and reading skills
• Should have experience in STM journals
• Checking for appropriate Punctuation, Capitalization & Spelling

•  Should have the ability to work directly with Editorial office members or Editors (EIC.
•  Min 2 years of experience in the peer review process or pre-acceptance stage of manuscript workflow management.
•  High level of communication to deal with high-profile editors
  
  

• Min 1 year of experience/knowledge in peer review process/pre-acceptance stage
• Experience in Editorial Manager/Scholar One
• High-level communication
• Should be able to draft emails that suit different scenarios & respond to stakeholders
• Working from the office is mandatory
• Good coordinating and organizing skills
• Good in written communication
• Not limited to template emails, draft quality E-mails

• Exp 2-10 years
• Should have strong experience in handling journals & quality assurance of journals.
• Prepare quality reports, conduct Feedback meetings & quality training with production staff
• Strong communication & Presentation skills
• Proofreading 

• Experienced in XML Conversion
• Experienced in Validation against DTD
• Experienced in Online platforms
• DOI /meta-knowledge
• Proficient in MS Office tools
• XML knowledge with macro usage
• Journal Specified knowledge
• Online submission knowledge/meta etc

Job Purpose

To accurately typeset and paginate STEM journal articles using Adobe InDesign within an XML-based production workflow, following journal-specific templates, style specifications, and production standards, and to deliver high-quality publication-ready PDF and digital outputs.

• Ensure accurate placement, sequencing, and formatting of figures, tables, equations, references, and other article elements.

• Maintain consistency in fonts, styles, spacing, alignment, headings, captions, running heads, page numbers, and other layout elements.

• Handle complex tables, multi-column layouts, equations, and technical content while maintaining the required page quality.

• Resolve pagination and composition issues, including page breaks, widows/orphans, figure placement, table overflow, equation alignment, and excessive white space.

• Incorporate author, editor, and peer-review corrections accurately in the InDesign production files while maintaining consistency with the XML/source content.

• Prepare first proofs and subsequent corrected proofs according to the production schedule.

• Coordinate closely with Pre-editing, Copyediting, QC, and XML teams to resolve content and workflow issues.

• Follow journal-specific style guides, templates, SOPs, XML guidelines, and production workflows.

• Maintain proper file/version control throughout the production cycle.

• Meet defined productivity, quality, and turnaround-time targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quality control of STEM journal articles produced through XML and Adobe InDesign workflows.

• Compare source content against the InDesign composition and final PDF to identify content and formatting discrepancies.

• Check the correct sequencing and numbering of figures, tables, equations, references, sections, and other article elements.

• Verify that content has been accurately reflected in the InDesign layout and final PDF.

• Identify missing, duplicated, misplaced, or incorrectly formatted content during the XML-to-InDesign production process.

• Check page composition, including fonts, styles, spacing, alignment, headings, captions, running heads, page numbers, and overall journal layout.

• Check complex tables, equations, multi-column layouts, figures, and other STEM content for composition and formatting errors.

• Identify pagination issues such as inappropriate page breaks, widows/orphans, figure placement, table overflow, excessive white space, and equation alignment.

• Verify that author, editor, and peer-review corrections have been correctly incorporated into the production files.

• Perform proof checks on first proofs and subsequent corrected proofs.

• Conduct PDF-to-source comparison to ensure that no content has been lost or unintentionally changed during production.

• Check consistency between Pre-editing, copyediting, InDesign, PDF, and online publication outputs, where applicable.

• Work closely with Paginators, XML, Editorial, and Production teams to identify and resolve errors.

• Record errors accurately using defined QC procedures and checklists.

• Recheck corrected files and confirm that all reported errors have been addressed.

• Follow journal-specific style guides, XML guidelines, templates, SOPs, and production specifications.

• Identify recurring errors and provide feedback to the production team to improve quality and reduce rework.

• Meet defined quality, productivity, and turnaround-time targets.

Key Responsibilities
• Check manuscript files, figures, tables, supplementary materials, and other components for completeness.
• Clean unnecessary formatting and prepare files for further production.
• Format article titles, author names, affiliations, correspondence details, abstracts, keywords, history dates, and headings according to the journal style.
• Correct spelling, punctuation, capitalization, spacing, units, symbols, and basic grammatical errors.
• Format references according to the prescribed style.
• Check uncited, unlisted, duplicate, mismatched, and incomplete references.
• Ensure citations, references, figures, and tables appear in the correct sequential order.
• Check figure captions, table titles, equations, float anchors, and citations.
• Verify mandatory statements, such as funding, conflicts of interest, ethics, author contributions, and data availability, where applicable.
• Make corrections using Track Changes and raise clear author or editorial queries for missing or unclear information.
• Follow journal style sheets, checklists, customer instructions, and turnaround times. 

Key Responsibilities

• Create images and illustrations for professional journals and e-books for digital publications.
• Ensure proper formatting of text, images, tables, figures, hyperlinks, bookmarks, and other digital elements.
• Check image layout consistency, reflow, typography, and accessibility requirements.
• Troubleshoot formatting and rendering issues across different devices and platforms.
• Design and prepare print-ready files for books, journals, brochures, covers, and other publications.
• Work with CMYK, RGB, spot colours, image resolution, bleeds, margins, and printer specifications.
• Perform preflight checks and resolve production-related issues before final delivery.
• Ensure files meet required print specifications and publishing standards.
• Use Adobe Photoshop for image editing, retouching, colour correction, resizing, and optimization
• Use Adobe Illustrator for vector artwork, diagrams, icons, illustrations, and graphic elements
• Use AI-assisted design tools to generate creative concepts, visual assets, illustrations, and supporting artwork where appropriate
• Explore and implement AI tools to improve productivity and reduce repetitive production tasks.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement within e-publishing and production workflows.
• Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and Adobe AI features relevant to publishing and design.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Manage the end-to-end content production lifecycle, coordinating activities across production, quality assurance, and final delivery.

·       Coordinate effectively with clients, editorial stakeholders, production teams, and internal support functions to ensure seamless workflow.

·       Understand and accurately interpret client requirements, style guidelines, quality expectations, delivery schedules, and agreed service levels.

·       Develop, maintain, and monitor comprehensive production schedules, trackers, and project plans to ensure work progresses according to agreed timelines.

·       Monitor project volumes, turnaround times, ageing work, resource capacity, quality trends, and delivery risks, taking proactive action where required.

·       Coordinate resource allocation and backup planning to manage changes in volume, peak periods, staff availability, and project priorities.

·       Implement and uphold quality control measures throughout the production process and coordinate corrective actions when quality issues are identified.

·       Manage client queries, escalations, dependencies, and potential delivery risks with clear, timely, and professional communication.

·       Prepare and analyse project reports and dashboards to provide visibility of progress, performance, risks, issues, and improvement actions.

·       Maintain clear project documentation, process guidelines, action logs, and knowledge-transfer records to support operational continuity.

·       Work with relevant technical and production teams to resolve workflow, file, system, or delivery issues and ensure timely recovery.

·       Continuously assess and refine production processes to improve efficiency, quality, predictability, and client service.

Qualifications:

·       Minimum of 2-7 years of experience in project management, content production, academic publishing, scholarly publishing, editorial operations, or a related publishing services environment.

·       Proven experience managing complex production projects involving multiple teams, stages, deadlines, and quality requirements.

·       Experience managing projects against defined turnaround times, service levels, quality targets, or other operational KPIs.

·       Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

·       Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to use project trackers, reports, and data to monitor progress and identify risks early.

·       Good understanding of publishing or content production workflows, including editorial, copyediting, typesetting, digital content, or quality assurance processes.

·       Strong problem-solving and escalation-management skills, with the ability to remain calm and structured when managing delivery or quality issues.

·       Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with international clients.

·       Familiarity with manuscript submission systems, publishing platforms, workflow-management systems, or similar production tools is highly desirable. Experience with specific platforms such as OJS is an advantage but is not essential.

·       Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset, with a focus on delivering accurate, high-quality work within agreed timelines.