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Job Title: Production EditorJob Type: Permanent, full timeSalary range: CAD $55,000 Reports to: Manager, Production EditingLocation: Applicants must be legally authorized and eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.How to Apply: https://join-our-team.applytojobs.ca/editorial/47638About JMIR Publications JMIR Publications is a rapidly growing open access publisher of peer-reviewed STEM journals, with an emphasis on medicine, health, and technology titles. The ambitious vision of JMIR Publications is to lead the transformation to open science and to contribute to a world where people are empowered by health research and technology to make effective and informed decisions. Come help us make a real difference in open science!Job Summary:The role will involve shepherding accepted manuscripts through the publication process, coordinating with editorial and copyediting teams to ensure smooth progress of the manuscript through the various stages while maintaining accuracy and adherence to style guidelines and journal requirements. You will oversee the conversion of files for digital dissemination (PDF, HTML), maintaining the highest standards of quality and staying on schedule. Your Impact:We are currently seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and service-focused individual for the position of Production Editor. The Production Editor plays a vital role in the production cycle to transform scholarly medical and open science journal manuscripts into high-quality publications. You will collaborate with authors, editors, and colleagues throughout the publication process, upholding journal standards and industry best practices.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesScope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:Manuscript Management: Monitor manuscript status after payment, through the entire production cycle, from initial conversion to final approvals and post-publication submissions. This will include:Ready the manuscript for copyediting.Oversee the conversion process, ensuring all content and metadata have been ingested correctly.Track corrections, revisions, and final approvals.Ensure timely publication by proactively managing typesetting, proofreading, author review stages, and final approvals.Content Editing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough pre- and post-conversion quality checks, ensuring all content, metadata, and author data are accurate and complete.Validate author data in metadata forms for completeness and accuracy.Clean manuscripts for style consistency, identify and correct language errors, and check references for completeness and style.Optimize PDF formatting and adhere to best practices in layout.Address author queries and implement corrections according to journal style and AMA guidelines. Maintain clear and professional communication with authors and other JMIR staff throughout the process to resolve queries and to ensure the papers are published in a timely manner. Ensure that relevant files are deposited and processed error-free in repositories.Process Improvement: Prioritize personal and team goals and contribute towards continuous improvement.Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas for optimizing workflows and style guidelines.Propose updates, improvements, and new content for authors and internal knowledge bases.Offer support and coverage for colleagues during absences or peak workloads.Identify and report technical issues to the development team, following up as needed. Manage occasional additional ad hoc tasks related to the production department, at the request of the Production Manager.Qualifications:Education:A university or college degree/diploma, preferably in an area related to communicating in English (such as Publishing, English studies, or Communications).Required Skills:Strong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExcellent proofreading skillsDetail-orientedAbility to consistently meet deadlinesTime-management and multitasking Planning, organi