Nishi Singh

• To oversee all the production processes, from unedited manuscript to final files for print and electronic publication.
• Coordinating with editorial office and EiC of journals for different types of queries raised in different stages of production.
• To check all the print copies of articles in the issue received for the printer and then send the PBO (Print Bind Order) to the concerned printer.
• Coordinating with all the stakeholders, like production managers, to ensure all the documentation of journals, like JPIFS and JSLD, is up to date.
• Working on different publishing models, like CP (Continuous Publication) and regular online and print issues and articles.
• Sending proofs to authors and editors, as applicable, and implementing corrections.
• Checking revised proofs, and compiling the issue, and management of copyediting, typesetting, and the dispatching of proofs.
• Ensuring a consistent quality of articles published, and maintaining print and online schedules.
• Coordinating the work of any artwork-processing requirements for the journals.
• Maintaining good relationships and proactively communicating schedules and reviewing inputs with journal editors and authors.
• To ensure that all inputs provided by authors and journal editors in their reviews are incorporated into the articles and issues correctly.
• In the case of launch journals, all the initial elements are fixed (Instructions to Authors, Aims and Scope, Editorial Board page, layout, cover, etc.). And coordinate with journal editors to settle processes and workflow.
• Responsible for tracking the editorial and production work of journals, providing reports pertaining to these to all relevant parties, and maintaining all production records for journals.
• For online and print publication of journal articles and issues, ensure quality and adherence to schedule in pre-editing, copyediting, typesetting, author review, and revision(s).
• Furnished project updates to various stakeholders, informing them of strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Generated and tracked change orders, and other contractual modifications affecting the budget and schedule.

• Overseeing the schedule for day-to-day online publication of content on bmj.com, in coordination with the editors and web team, and assisting the production team with technical publication issues.
• Responsible for the weekly publication of The BMJ virtual issue and app, checking and troubleshooting the publication of associated email alerts, and supporting The BMJ Product Manager with app development.
• Working with colleagues on projects to standardize and improve digital processes in the BMJ Family (TBMJ, BMJ Open, BMJ Medicine).
• Working with the Editorial Production Manager on BMJ Collections, including establishing publication schedules, landing pages, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working with the web team to update bmj.com, selecting images for articles, writing article summaries for the home and channel pages, shortening titles, freeing up articles, linking articles, and adding banners.
• Working with the web team on the curation of our homepage, COVID hub, landing pages, and BMJ Medicine website as required.
• Working with colleagues in Technology to ensure accurate third-party delivery, and troubleshooting as necessary.
• Managing the corrections and republication process, providing reports as needed, and updating according to policy.
• Assisting the infographics editor with process and publication troubleshooting.
• Providing editing, fact-checking, and proofreading for various articles.
• Handling medical journals and communicating with medical professionals regarding their article issues and resolving their queries.
• To manage the production aspects of new launches and acquisitions.
• Scheduling journals for press releases.
• Oversaw layout design and worked with production team members to complete the daily and weekly content schedule.
• To maintain an online administration system for tracking articles to publication.
• To meet department targets on online first publication times, we are chasing authors and suppliers.
• To quality-check material from copy editing and typesetting suppliers, and provide support and resolve queries.
• Worked on citations of articles on SCOPUS, Web of Science, PubMed, and different platforms.
• To assess author corrections using the online proofing tool (Kriya) and approve the final revised proofs for online-first publication.
• To make up journal issues, check revisions, and pass for press for print production.
• Provided copy flow and schedule adherence information to the Production Manager and Associate Publisher.
• To produce production schedules for journals, supplements, and abstract books.
• Attend board meetings as required, approve proofs, and unbound copies.
• Copy chases any advertisements and inserts booked into the print version of journals.
• Impose journals in the most cost-effective manner, consulting with editors and the advertising department as necessary.
• Prepare issue makeup, print order, and submit mailing data to the vendor.
• Review content for editing purposes, and communicate with writers.
• Communicate with editors, writers, clients, and vendors to ensure publication meets standards and deadlines, and to record regular feedback on copy editing and typesetting.
• Follow company procedures for document filing and archiving.

• Create project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams, and managed workflow throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead meetings with internal team members, consultants, and contractors.
• Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.
• Preparing client reports for final delivery, and tracking journals for client reports.
• Handling queries from authors and production editors, as well as updating issues and PAP.
• Working on ScholarOne Editorial Manager for file inventories.
• Tracking of journals through the FMS (File Management System).
• Handling client emails for deliveries and raising queries to the author via email.
• Working on Google Scholar for other information.
• Managing the production of books and journals, from the receipt of the manuscript to the delivery of the final products.
• Coordinate with authors, publishers, and internal production staff to ensure the completion of projects on time and within the project budget.
• Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Raising invoices for CSIRO journals by estimating color and black and white.
• Monitor the project schedule and budget throughout the project life cycle.
• Skilled at lessons learned, and cost/schedule analysis.

Manage and oversee production.

I was responsible for the entire production process, from initial content review to final publication, ensuring all stages are completed on time and to the required standards.

Quality Assurance:

Thoroughly review copyedited and typeset articles, checking for grammatical and stylistic errors, and ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Workflow Management

Manage digital and print content workflows, ensuring efficient and timely production.

Manage digital and print content

To manage workflows, ensuring efficient and timely production.

Adherence to Standards

Ensure the final product meets established IEEE and Aptara standards.

Ensure the final product meets established IEEE and Aptara standards.

Communication and coordination: Communicate with publishers, editorial teams, composition teams, and other stakeholders to address queries, provide feedback, and ensure a smooth workflow.

Editing and proofreading.

• Edit content, perform editing tasks to improve clarity, accuracy, and style, ensuring the content is ready for publication.
• Proofread the content to catch any remaining errors, ensuring a polished final product.
• Provide feedback: Offer constructive feedback to writers, editors, and other team members to improve quality and consistency.

• Plan the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements
• Ensure quality control at every stage of the editorial and production process age-appropriate and factually correct content is released
• Check content (e.g., write ups, images, artwork etc.) for accuracy and ensure that it complies with copyright and privacy regulations
• Drafting of content (complementing other forms of customer outreach; these narratives must be designed to interest specific audiences, using tailored language to capture the attention)
• Plan and execute content syndication with updated Board's patterns/styles/syllabi
• Ensure the efficient and timely publication of high-quality profitable schoolbooks by making the best use of available resources
• Ensure that the final product is of the highest possible quality within the constraints of time and budget