Jessica Sykes
About Jessica Sykes
Jessica Sykes serves as the Publications Production Editor for Global Production Operations at the American Chemical Society, where she manages the production of over 25,000 journal pages annually. With a background in creative writing and extensive experience in project management, she coordinates the planning and production of 80 journal issues each year.
Work at American Chemical Society
Jessica Sykes serves as the Publications Production Editor in Global Production Operations at the American Chemical Society. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the production of over 25,000 journal pages annually. In her role, she coordinates the planning and production of 80 journal issues each year. Sykes leads production editing for several journals, including ACS Applied Bio Materials and Nano Letters, ensuring high-quality content delivery.
Previous Experience at Pearson Education
Before joining the American Chemical Society, Jessica Sykes worked at Pearson Education as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2015. During her eight years there, she managed various projects, contributing to the development and production of educational materials. Her experience in project management provided her with skills that are applicable to her current role in journal production.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Sykes studied at Otterbein University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English: Creative Writing from 1992 to 1996. She furthered her education at the Institute of Children’s Literature, completing a four-year program in Creative Writing from 1996 to 2000. Sykes has developed a working knowledge of LaTex, a typesetting system widely used for technical and scientific documents, and is proficient in XML/HTML editing software, specifically Arbortext.
Production Management Skills
In her current role, Jessica Sykes manages the production of a significant volume of journal content. She utilizes her expert editing skills to ensure the accuracy and quality of published materials. Her responsibilities include overseeing the production process, coordinating with various teams, and leading the editing for multiple scientific journals, which demonstrates her capability in managing complex editorial workflows.