Job Description

The Taylor & Francis Philadelphia journals production department is seeking a full-time Production Editor (II) to work on our diverse list of academic journals.  The office is conveniently located in Old City Philadelphia and is accessible by public transportation. Please note that there is little to no writing, copy editing, or proofreading included in the position; the position is largely project management.  

Production Editors are the core position within the production department at Taylor & Francis.  As such, Production Editors are assigned a group of journals that they are responsible for from receipt of manuscripts through print/online publication. Production Editors oversee manuscript and issue production while maintaining article and issue schedules, page budgets, and communication with authors and Editors-in-Chief as well as interoffice departments. The Production Editor II must have an eye for detail and organization and be able to manage complex journals and personalities, stay on top of updated processes, and multi-task and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Manage a portfolio of titles, including assigned vendor-managed journals, ensuring that they run on optimized workflows and meet department publication metrics
• Offer constructive support and guidance to assigned vendor project managers
• Provide excellent customer service for assigned Editors-in-Chief, authors, internal departments, and external vendors and customers
• Assist and lead on local and global department projects as required

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: FRIDAY 17TH JUNE, 2022

Qualifications

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a publishing environment
• Professional, relevant experience 
• A strong command of English grammar and academic styles
• Successfully thrive in a fast, process-driven workflow
• Experience working with external suppliers and partners
• Experience working in a customer-facing role
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, content management, and/or customer relationship management systems
• Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, accurate, and a problem-solver
• Excellent organization skills and confidence in completing multiple tasks to deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, oral and written
• Flexibility to adjust to changes in works plans or assignments

THE SPECIFIC STATEMENTS SHOWN IN EACH SECTION OF THIS DESCRIPTION ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE.  THEY REPRESENT TYPICAL ELEMENTS AND CRITERIA NECESSARY TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE JOB.

Additional Information

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN:

• Competitive salary package 
• Ample paid time off
• Sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Life events paid time off; i.e. moving or wedding
• Medical & vision benefits
• 4 volunteering days per year
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

AT TAYLOR & FRANCIS WE CARE ABOUT OUR COLLEAGUES, PROMOTING WORK-LIFE BALANCE, WELLBEING AND FLEXIBLE WORKING. WE BELIEVE THAT THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO TAYLOR & FRANCIS ARE INVALUABLE. WE WANT YOU TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP YOUR ABILITIES, AND TO INNOVATE AND DEVELOP IN AREAS WHICH YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• You must have the right to work and live in United States and be in a commutable driving distance to the Philadelphia, PA office.
• Domestic and international travel to T&F offices may be required

THE COMPANY - TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP AN INFORMA BUSINESS

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

WE KNOW THAT SOMETIMES THE 'PERFECT CANDIDATE' DOESN'T EXIST, AND THAT PEOPLE CAN BE PUT OFF APPLYING FOR A JOB IF THEY DON'T FIT ALL THE REQUIREMENTS. IF YOU'RE EXCITED ABOUT WORKING FOR US AND HAVE MOST OF THE SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR, PLEASE GO AHEAD AND APPLY. YOU COULD BE JUST WHAT WE NEED! WE BELIEVE STRONGLY IN THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY AND CREATING SUPPORTIVE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS WHERE OUR COLLEAGUES CAN SUCCEED. AS SUCH, INFORMA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ANCESTRY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, OR RELIGIOUS CREED, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND RELATED MEDICAL CONDITIONS), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, MILITARY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS, CITIZENSHIP, OR OTHER PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

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