Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Production Editor to come and work in our busy academic department. This exciting and 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 is an open-minded employer and flexible working options will be considered.

£25,500 – £27,000 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.
• 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 2 years’ publishing experience, preferably in academic publishing.

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

Deadline: 25 August 2025

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