Keerthana Christopher

Experienced and results-driven Project Manager/Production Editor with over 10 years in the publishing industry. Successfully leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale print and digital projects from concept to delivery. Known for driving operational efficiency, meeting strict deadlines, and aligning projects with business goals. Adept at stakeholder communication, risk mitigation, and Agile project methodologies.

1. Project Management

• Oversee the production schedule from manuscript acceptance to final publication (print and digital).
• Develop timelines and track milestones for editing, proofreading, typesetting, printing, and distribution.
• Ensure all stages of production are completed on time, within budget and adhere to the publisher’s standards(stage wise quality check)

2. Coordination and Communication

• Serve as the liaison between authors, editors, designers, copyeditors, proofreaders, typesetters, and printers.
• Facilitate communication and resolve workflow issues across departments.
• Coordinate with marketing, editorial, and sales teams to ensure alignment with publication dates.

3. Quality Control

• Review and approve copyediting, page layouts, galleys, and final proofs for consistency and accuracy.
• Ensure style, formatting, grammar, and typography adhere to house or publisher guidelines.
• Check for completeness and correctness of images, charts, tables, footnotes, and references.
• Overseeing the cover process of books and ensure the cover adheres to the standards.

4. Vendor and Freelancer Management

• Hire, manage, and evaluate freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers.
• Review invoices and ensure vendor services meet quality standards.

5. Technical and Digital Production

• Prepare and format files for digital publishing platforms (e.g., EPUB, MOBI, PDF).
• Coordinate or oversee XML tagging, metadata creation, and digital file delivery.
• Ensure accessibility and compatibility across digital formats.

6. Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting

• Resolve issues such as missing files, layout problems, and production delays.
• Perform final quality assurance checks to catch errors missed in earlier rounds.

7. Process Improvement

• Streamline production workflows and adopt new tools or technologies.
• Maintain documentation and update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Additional Responsibilities (Depending on the Publisher)
• Oversee reprints and updates to existing titles.
• Manage permissions and copyright for images or third-party materials.
• Archive final production files and maintain version control.
• Managing invoices related to peer review payments, Editor remuneration, etc.

• Follow the 5 basic principles of Project Management (Initiating, planning, Monitoring, Executing, and Closing)
• Able to thrive independently as well as a part of the team with limited/no supervision and work under a tight deadline.
• Analytical and versatile thinker; effective in developing and carrying out ideas
• Result oriented and open to feedback.
• Expertise in business communication and Email drafting
• Ability to understand and learn new processes

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