Description

* Knowledges of XML and HTML
* English and French Fluent (C1+)

## About Our Client ##

Our client is a large organization operating within the Not For Profit sector. They are dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration on a global scale.

The role sits within a collaborative content production team supporting multilingual activities.The **Editing & Content Processing team** plays a key back-office role, preparing documents from a **technical and structural perspective** prior to editorial review.

## Job Description ##



This role is **strictly focused on content processing**.

You will receive documents **mainly in XML format** (initially originating from Word and already converted) and will be responsible for **cleaning, validating and structuring the files**, ensuring they are technically sound before being passed on to Editors.

? **No content creation. No editorial decision-making.**

* Process content from the perspective of content structure and layout (text, associated styling or markup, and graphical elements) in both XML-based (OSD) and Word-based workflows
* Provide consistent, stable, and harmonized semantically rich content for files for ballot, editing and publication
* Actively contribute to the development and testing of XML tools, such as macros, import routines and XSLT
* Perform quality control of the converted Word-based standards to XML-based documents, document tagging and content errors
* Contribute to the harmonization of working practices for production of content between MS Word and XML to facilitate the transition from an MS Word-based workflow to an XML-based workflow





## The Successful Applicant ##



Must-Have Technical Skills



*

**Experience In Editing, correcting documents**

* **Advanced expertise in XML (mandatory)**
* **Very advanced Microsoft Word skills (mandatory)**
* Strong experience in **content editing, structured documentation, or digital publishing**
* Excellent written and verbal communication in **English (C1 level required), C1 in French is ideal**



Soft Skills & Personal Attributes



* Strong editing skills and successful experience : Calm, structured, and resilient under deadlines
* Naturally inclined to **improving processes** rather than escalating issues
* Strong **attention to detail**, accuracy, and text sensitivity
* Collaborative team player with a professional and composed communication style

This role is well suited to professionals coming from:

* publishing houses
* scientific or academic publishing
* editorial back-office teams (NGOs, international organizations, media)



Typical backgrounds include:

* **Production Editor**
* **Senior Editorial Assistant**
* **Content Processing Specialist**



Required Skills & Experience



* **Proven experience in editorial production / content processing**
* **Strong attention to detail, layout and document structure**
* **Ability to read, verify and correct XML (no development expected)**
* **Advanced proficiency in MS Word (advanced formatting; wildcards, VBA a plus)**
* **Comfortable working in highly process-driven environments**
* **Methodical, reliable, and detail-focused mindset**

## What's on Offer ##

This role is offered as a **temporary assignment (6 months)** starting **1st June**, to cover a replacement need. Recruitment Process1-- **Initial interview with Michael Page**
2-- **On-site interview with the client**, including:

* Meeting with the Line Manager and HR
* **Technical test** to validate XML and Word expertise

Quote job ref

JN-042026-6985909

Job Function

Digital

Specialisation

Digital / Web Design

Industry

Not For Profit

Location

Geneva

Contract Type

Interim

Job Reference

JN-042026-6985909

Job Nature

Home Office