Role Overview
Oxford University Press is hiring a mid-level Project Editor. This is a full-time role in Kakori. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Title
- Title: Project Editor
- Department: International Editorial
- Location: Sector - 62, Noida
About the Role Introduction – the ‘why’
This is an excellent opportunity to join Oxford Education International within the International Editorial team, contributing to high‑quality print and digital educational resources used across global markets. You will be part of a mission-driven organisation focused on delivering accurate, accessible, and pedagogically sound content that positively impacts learners and teachers worldwide.
The role offers meaningful work where your editorial skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality directly shape resources that support international curricula. You will collaborate with skilled colleagues across editorial, design, production, digital, marketing, and partner teams, gaining invaluable exposure to multiple disciplines while working within a supportive and well-structured environment.
As the organisation continues to innovate across digital formats, workflows, and accessibility standards, this role provides an enriching opportunity to engage with new technologies, tools, and workflows—making it a genuinely interesting and future-focused position.
Opportunity – the ‘what’
In this role, you will work across a variety of print and digital projects, handling editorial, production, and administrative tasks that ensure high-quality outcomes. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include:
- Editing and levelling manuscripts, illustrations, briefs, proofs, and product releases.
- Collating and managing content inputs from authors, partners, and advisors to maintain accuracy, audience suitability, accessibility, and adherence to project briefs.
- Supporting efficient project setup, including schedules, requisitions, asset trackers, ePUB reviews, digital testing, and reprint logging.
- Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and recommending solutions to keep projects on time and aligned with best practice.
- Managing reprints by marking and logging corrections and liaising across editorial, manufacturing, design, digital, and authors.
- Supporting and helping coordinate freelance editors, ensuring outputs are timely and aligned to standards.
- Monitoring spend against budgets and escalating issues where needed.
- Contributing to effective communication and teamwork across departments.
- Supporting digital and metadata workflows, including XML/HTML conversion and CIP migration.
Impact:
Your work supports the timely delivery of high‑quality international educational resources, ensuring accuracy, pedagogical integrity, and strong project execution. You contribute significantly to efficiency, quality, and stakeholder alignment across Oxford Education International’s portfolio.
About You Essential Criteria
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Strong IT literacy
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisation and time-management abilities
Desirable Criteria
- Experience teaching in relevant school types
- Experience in primary or secondary educational publishing
- Familiarity with XML workflows
- Exposure to international curricula
- Understanding of accessibility requirements
- Strong Maths ability
Queries
For queries relating to this role, please contact aarti.rana@oup.com.
Salary
- Dependent on skills and experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Project Editor position at Oxford University Press located?
This position is based in Kakori. Oxford University Press has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Project Editor at Oxford University Press earn?
Oxford University Press has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Project Editor role at Oxford University Press posted?
This role was posted on June 15, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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