Publishing Editor

Location: Melbourne

At\u202fWiley, we welcome you\u202ffor who you are, the background you bring, and embrace individuals who get excited about learning whether online or by book. Learning\u202fis for everyone, and so is our workplace.\u202fBring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion. It's in our differences that we\u202fempower the way the world learns.\u202f

Are you looking to continue your career with an organisation that pushes boundaries in providing educational content in cutting-edge formats with the aim of improving students' learning outcomes and ultimately people's lives?

At Wiley, we strive to be the very best at all that we do and we need your help to realise this. We currently have an opportunity for a full-time role as a Publishing Editor.

The Publishing Editor will be responsible for improving the quality of manuscript on our mathematics/science projects, ensuring that manuscript submissions adhere to schedules. This role is varied, including involvement in the authoring, publishing and production departments. If you enjoy working in a cooperative team environment, this position would suit you perfectly. You must be able to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and possess strong organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines. Solid writing and research skills are a must, along with excellent editing and proofreading capabilities.

How you will make an impact:

• In partnership with authors, develop high quality manuscripts for a range of mathematics/science projects.
  
• Create content for digital resources and publications.
  
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers/departments (both local and offshore e.g. authors, contributors, publishers, copy editors, proofreaders, artists, compositors and digital vendors).
  
• Manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
  
• Meet production deadlines.
  

We are looking for people who:

• Tertiary qualified, preferably in mathematics or science, and have sound knowledge of technologies relevant to the best educational practices or have previous experience in a similar developmental editor role.
  
• We are looking for someone who loves digital educational products and who is able to use initiative to problem solve and collaborate effectively with in-house colleagues and external suppliers.
  
• A passion for learning and innovation, with an aptitude for working with new technology and systems.
  
• Your project management, communication and time management skills will be exceptional.
  
• Enthusiastic and motivated, and possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a positive and flexible attitude.
  

Comprehensive training will be provided.

Why should you join Wiley?

• Join a supportive team and develop your publishing and project management skills.
  
• The team environment is friendly, with many social events throughout the year.
  
• Fantastic well-being initiatives such as 'Happy Fridays' with the afternoon off during part of the year, flexibility to work from home, fun events and activities throughout the year to get colleagues together, free access to Headspace and much more.
  
• Our office is in close walking distance to Richmond and we offer flexibility to work from home.
  
• We have an on-site pool and gym you can use for free.
  

About Wiley:

We are in one of the most dynamic periods in our history as technology, globalism and economic diversity create far-reaching changes in the world.\u202fAs a learning business,\u202fWiley\u202fmakes\u202fmeaningful contributions to research discovery and lifelong learning by helping organizations achieve their goals and people achieve success from education through their career. We may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: change with the times and adapt to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers. The company's headquarters\u202fare located in\u202fHoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, and Canada.\u202f

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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