Associate Editorial Manager - Geneve, Schweiz - Organisation internationale de normalisation Secrétariat central de l'ISO

Organisation internationale de normalisation Secrétariat central de l'ISO

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Schneider

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Beschreibung

We are ISO, the largest developer of International Standards. We bring together experts, to share knowledge and develop standards that provide solutions to global challenges. This is because we believe that great things happen when the world agrees. We have an exciting opportunity at our Central Secretariat in Geneva.

ISO is committed to be an equal opportunity employer and to creating a culture and environment where each employee is an active contributor to our collective success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin and culture, disability, or age.

Associate Editorial Manager (100%):

Role:

The Associate Editorial Manager is responsible for the overall editorial development of a set of assigned projects.

The Associate Editorial Manager maintains the highest degree of quality, clarity, timely delivery and consistency of International Standards and related normative and non-normative documents, as well as conformity with ISO rules and policies.

The work is based on:
- the ISO/IEC Directives Part 1 and Part 2 and additional internal rules,
- the current practice of the Technical Committees.

The Associate Editorial Manager position is intended to evolve into an Editorial Manager position, which requires greater autonomy.

Key responsibilities:

Prepare the English language version of a document (aligning the French language version as required) for subsequent processing and authorize the publication
Reach all milestones within deadlines, including publication, in line with production and quality objectives (or targets)
Handle the editorial evaluation of the English language version of documents at different stages, including providing direction, guidance and comments to committees or committee leaders with the support of Editorial Managers/the Editorial Team Leader as appropriate
Provide day to day editorial support to committees with the support of Editorial Managers/the Editorial Team Leader as appropriate
Handle the resolution of recurring or specific problems relating to the editing with committee leaders in collaboration with the TPM as appropriate
Work closely with committee leaders via electronic means
Facilitate the progression of projects through the production chain
Facilitate and troubleshoot the production of XMLbased publications, including providing feedback

Report to:
Editorial Team Leader

Qualification and Experience:

2 years of editorial experience in the publishing industry, preferably in science publishing
University degree
Strong editing skills and successful experience in working with authors
Excellent command of English (C1/C2) and a good knowledge of French; other languages are an asset
At ease with Microsoft Word
At ease with modern publishing technologies, knowledge of eXtyles, Typefi or InDesign is an asset

Skills:

Ability to adapt quickly to different environments and to work under pressure
Willingness to learn and to develop
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work both as part of a team in a production environment, as well as autonomously
Good organizational, prioritization and problemsolving skills
Selfmotivation and innovative attitude
Attention to detail
Active team player with a positive and proactive attitude
Ability to deal in a multicultural environment
Identifies and aligns with ISO/CS core values: respect, integrity, collaboration, pushing boundaries, growth mindset

Starting date:1 October 2023