Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

A well-respected and innovative medical society publisher based in Central London is looking to appoint a Production Assistant to join their Production team, working on a hybrid basis (office- and home-based). Our office, based in Grade II-listed offices near Charing Cross and Embankment, is open from Tuesday to Thursday. The British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery is a not-for-profit global medical publisher specialising in orthopaedics, publishing the world-leading The Bone & Joint Journal (BJJ), which is one of the most valued sources of information for orthopaedic surgeons and researchers globally and has built a worldwide reputation for excellence since its inception in 1948. The Society also publishes the reputable Bone & Joint Open (BJO) , Bone & Joint Research (BJR) , and Bone & Joint 360 , and has a portfolio of digital products, including BJJ LIFE , OrthoMedia , OrthoSearch , and OrthoPublish . Responsibilities: Support the production department in the planning, editing, and production across all journals, including overseeing content on Kriya, our online editorial and production system. Work closely with the Editorial & Production Operations Lead in all matters for two days per week, including assisting with the submissions to BJR, and helping to prepare files for online uploads and for authors. Check that all corrections are made accurately at each stage of the process, and that content complies with our house style. Ensure content also maintains consistency, flow, and ease of understanding throughout. Edit and upload supplementary material across the journal websites as required. Assist the publishing team in all activities involved with the administration, planning, and production of any other projects as required. General Accountabilities: Attend weekly production and monthly staff meetings as required. Provide support within the Society as required. Maintain good communications both within the Society, with colleagues, and with external contacts. Maintain confidentiality on all matters relating to the production department's work and information held by the Society. Additional accountabilities as assigned. Role Requirements: Education to degree level or equivalent. Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial. Broad interest in production and medical publishing. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Excellent standards of accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. Ability to problem-solve and work to deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability.