Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Experience in a customer-facing role
Strong grammar skills and basic aptitude for proofreading
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage others and build relationships
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to pick up new programs and platforms easily
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a rapidly changing publishing environment
Responsibilities
As a production associate at Cell Press, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful delivery of manuscripts for electronic and print production
You will be key in guiding authors through the publication process, providing exceptional support throughout
You will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to share knowledge and develop expertise-building initiatives and projects
Preparing manuscripts for electronic and print production and ensuring deadlines, style requirements, and publication schedules are met
Copyediting, as well as reviewing and providing feedback on editing work performed by others
Providing exceptional customer service to authors and guiding them through the publication process
Accommodating queries and special requests and liaising with editorial, press, marketing, and supplier teams
Independently managing your workload in accordance with publication deadlines
Participating in skill- and expertise-building initiatives, department learning and programs, and online training courses to enhance your professional development
Benefits
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization
With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, and flexible working arrangements, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals