Overview

Newgen Publishing UK is a fast-growing publishing services company based in the UK. Part of the Newgen KnowledgeWorks group, we provide UK-based editorial and project management services to academic, education and ELT publishers, managing everything from concept to product delivery.

We are currently looking for a Production Editor to come and work in our busy academic department. This varied role will be vital to the company in continuing to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality print and digital projects for our customers.

Newgen Publishing UK is an open-minded employer and flexible working options will be considered.

£25,000 – £26,000 per annum depending on experience.

This is a remote position (home-based).

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of a list of academic titles, from receipt of author’s manuscript to supply of final files to the client.
• Liaise with the author, the client and suppliers.
• Manage the schedule and the budget for each title, working to scales prices and a client deadline.

Day-to-day

• Commission and supply work to freelance copy-editors, indexers and proofreaders as required; monitor their work and provide feedback as necessary.
• Keep both the client and author updated on the production of their title and respond to any queries.
• Liaise with the typesetter, sending edited text for typesetting and corrected proofs for revision.
• Collate corrections from the author and proofreader onto one set, and check revised proofs against these corrections.
• Engage and liaise with internal editorial support as needed.
• Supply final files to the client on time and on budget.
• Attend team meetings online as required.

Skills, qualifications and experience

• Impeccable editorial, organisational and communication skills.
• At least one years’ publishing experience, preferably in academic publishing.

Note: This is a UK role – the applicant needs to be based within the UK.

Deadline: 9 am, Wednesday 10th September 2025

To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to npukhr@newgen.co

*Note this is UK salary for onshore employees – anyone employed offshore for this role will be offered inline with other offshore-based employees working for us, or it will be based upon competitive local salaries if we have no one already working for us in that country.