Production Editor
Quick answer
The Royal Society is hiring a hybrid Production Editor in London offering £35,726 per annum to oversee the quality and production of scientific journal content.
- Role
- Production Editor
- Organization
- The Royal Society
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- £35,726 per annum
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Royal Society is seeking a Production Editor to manage the quality and timely delivery of journal content for its portfolio of 11 prestigious journals. The role involves coordinating with authors, freelancers, and vendors to ensure copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading meet in-house style guidelines. This position is a fixed-term maternity cover based in London with hybrid working options.
What you'll do
- Coordinate with authors, freelancers, and vendors for manuscript processing.
- Oversee copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading processes.
- Ensure all content follows in-house style guidelines and industry standards.
- Manage production schedules and resolve formatting issues.
- Support continuous improvements in workflow efficiency and quality control.
What it takes
- Experience in editorial production or publishing.
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
- Knowledge of copyediting and typesetting standards.
- Ensuring high-quality content delivery.
- Strong attention to detail for proofreading.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Hybrid working options available.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in London (Greater) at Carlton House Terrace, with hybrid working options available.
What is the compensation for this position?
The salary is £35,726 per annum.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have experience in editorial production, copyediting, typesetting, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure content quality.
When can I apply for this role?
The application deadline is 29 June 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Royal Society's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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