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Editorial Assistant
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a growing company to develop their editorial skills at one of the few academic publishers still based in central London.
Job Description
An administrative and editorial role working for the editorial department of an academic press.
Main responsibilities
To work on a number of editorial projects each year, enabling the company to publish projects to budget and to schedule:
• liaising with editors/authors, libraries and copyright holders
• sourcing and collecting texts
• sending texts for keying and organizing storage of keyed texts
• clearing permissions/copyright
• copy-editing and proofreading
• checking texts for quality and suitability for reproduction on delivery
• maintaining detailed records of text collection and permissions obtained
• arranging author payments and ordering gratis copies
• liaising with external suppliers: copy-editors, proof readers, indexers
• correcting and preparing manuscript materials for production
• checking proofs and proof corrections
• providing further administrative support as required and undertaking a share of general office duties
Reporting to: Editorial Manager
Experience
• A good degree
• Some experience of working in an office environment
We are looking for the following qualities
• An eye for detail
• Excellent administrative skills
• Good knowledge of Word and familiarity with Excel
• Good time management and the ability to handle a variety of tasks and projects at any one time
• Impeccable record-keeping
• A commercial attitude
• An ability to communicate and negotiate effectively
• An independent worker who will thrive on the responsibilities available to them in a small company environment
Application Information
Please apply with CV and covering letter, stating current salary if applicable, to:
Mark Pollard
Publishing Director
Pickering & Chatto Publishers
21 Bloomsbury Way
London
WC1A 2TH
mark@pickeringchatto.co.uk
Email applications are welcomed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
Closing Date: 20th August 2010
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