Production Editor

Job Title:      Production Editor

Fixed Term Contrat (maternity cover)

Location(s): London, UK            

Application Deadline: 17th May 2026

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About the Role 

Coordinating the workflows of print (if applicable) and online scientific/medical journals to agreed deadlines.  

We are now looking for a highly organised Production Editor with a keen eye for detail to join our dynamic Production team. 

Responsibilities:

• Quality check editorial supplied content prior to delivery to vendor
• Coordinate the workflow of accepted content through to agreed publication deadlines using production tracking and content management systems as appropriate
• Quality check content prior to publication, ensuring content is approved by stakeholders
• Identify quality issues, take appropriate action and feedback recurring errors to the relevant teams to support improvement in the quality of content and service provided by vendors
• Coordinate publication schedules for press/priority content
• Maintain journal style and provide advice/information to colleagues and vendors on house style
• Suggest workflow improvements
• Processing and publication of post-publication corrections, alongside reporting and advice on workflows
• Lead and administrate production meetings with editorial teams (if applicable)
• Support the launch of new titles.
• Be an escalation point for newly appointed Production Editors
• Provide on the job training and support for newly appointed Production Editors and provide feedback and support for the creation of training documents
• Related admin duties (file curation, meeting administration, archiving, etc.)
• Such other tasks as the company may assign from time to time

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• A degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to achieve weekly/monthly deadlines
• Planning and organisation skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and manage time efficiently
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Computer literate with intermediate knowledge of GSuite
• Broad interest in production and publishing

 Desirable

• Knowledge of production workflows
• Experience of tracking and content management databases/systems
• Basic knowledge of xml structure
• Print and/or web publishing experience

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions for the role, including your notice period.

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:

SN-Case Management, SN-Customer-Focused, SN-Data analytics / Quantitative Skills, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Process Optimization, SN-Project Management, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Quality Management, SN-Tech Savvy.

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