Head of Editorial and Production  

*Job description may be subject to further review.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Head of Editorial and Production is in charge of the entire process of production beginning from submission all the way to printing. The position is responsible for keeping the integrity of the process, working closely with reviewers, authors, and other service providers to ensure a smooth publication process.

Editorial Operations

1. In coordination with the Director, sets the agenda, prepares all pertinent documents for the meeting proper, and takes down the minutes of every Press Editorial Board meeting
2. In consultation with the Director and Press Editorial Board, assigns reviewers, sends out manuscripts to them for double-blind review and sets deadlines for said reviews
3. After official acceptance of a manuscript for publication by Director on behalf of Editorial Board, coordinates with authors regarding revision based on reviewers’ recommendations and editing/finalization of every manuscript
4. Advises and requests payments of service providers according to standard Press rates and release schedules, making sure these are efficiently released on time so as to maintain good relations with them
5. Personally for some titles, and when there is time: copyedits, proofreads, and formats manuscripts
6. Recommends to the Director the final design and layout of every book
7. Coordinates with the authors on agreed design and production aspects of every book
8. Oversees the flow of editing, design, layout, blueprinting, and other details, in consultation with the author, to ensure every publication is released as scheduled

Production Management

1. Coordinates with Operations Head for quotation, printing, and reprinting of books with regard to schedule and quality
2. Provides the Marketing and Sales Head standard materials needed to promote the book and other requirements as may be necessary for marketing collaterals
3. Coordinates with Textbook Head on the line-up of books scheduled for printing and other matters concerning book production

Supervision and Development

1. Supervises two Junior Editors and recommends skills upgrading/training for them
2. Studies trends in book production according to international standards
3. Ensures constant skills upgrade by attending and/or conducting seminars/workshops

Perform other duties as may be required by the Immediate Supervisor and authorized representative

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills – Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Decision Making – Ability to make sound decisions based on an array of possible solutions when facing emergency situations and attending to urgent matters
• Editorial and Production Skills – Knowledge of editing, copy editing, page design, production, manuscript specifications
• Project Management – Ability to set clear goals, formulates plans and strategies, budget setting, logistical preparations, and program evaluation.
• Leadership and administrative skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and InDesign software

Education and Experience Requirements:

• A college degree in Literature, Communications, or Creative Writing
• At least 5 years of experience in book editing and production using new technologies
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Filipino
• Knowledge or, and fluency in, a third major Philippine language will be an advantage
• Experience in supervising people
• Experience in managing service providers