Production Assistant

About the role

The Production Assistant will support The Lancet’s production department in delivering high‑quality print and online journal issues. You will work closely with editorial and production teams to ensure articles are styled, corrected, and tracked accurately throughout the workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Style articles from Word using Adobe InCopy CC, including tables, panels and typeset equations, following Lancet house‑style rules.
• Maintain production databases and manuscript tracking systems to meet daily deadlines.
• Manage article and issue metadata to support XML orders to external suppliers.
• Input editorial and author text corrections into page proofs as required.
• Liaise with editorial and production colleagues regarding page production, workflow, and deadlines.

Required profile

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong eye for design layout and visual details.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and/or InCopy is desirable.

Required skills

• Adobe InCopy CC
• Adobe InDesign (optional)
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• XML handling for metadata

What we offer

• Hybrid working model (office and home).
• Flexible working hours.
• Wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals.
• Inclusive, collaborative and innovative environment.