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Job Title:  Editorial Assistant - Europa Ref:1222634
Location:  Milton Park, Oxfordshire,
Job type:  Full-time permanent
Function: Editorial
Job Description:

Taylor & Francis Books is seeking to appoint an Editorial Assistant to work on the Europa range of publications, including the Europa World Year Book and Europa Regional Surveys of the World series, the Europa World of Learning, the Biographical Reference series, and various other titles and series. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the publishing process in a demanding role, where the post-holder will be working with a large team of editors and researchers on international reference books and electronic products, as well as handbooks, dictionaries and related research-based monographs.

Reports to: The Editorial Director Europa Publications.
The Editorial Assistant provides administrative support to the Europa editorial team as required, and particularly in the following areas:

Ø Collation and distribution of news and information sources for
      use by editors, the Europa Directory and Statistics research
      teams based in New Delhi, and contributing editors and
      freelances;
Ø Co-ordination of the Europa appeal document and updating
      system, including scheduling mailings and supplying data
      sets;
Ø Drawing up and tracking author and contributor contracts;
Ø Maintaining records for Europa products in relevant company
      business systems, including GT and Coda, liaising with other
      departments, such as marketing and finance, as appropriate;
Ø Co-ordinating with editors and marketing in compiling marketing
      copy for multiple media;
Ø Liaising with editors, marketing and designers in the preparation
      of cover designs and blurbs;
Ø Co-ordinating regular uploads of data to the Europa online sites
 
The successful candidate:  

The successful candidate will ideally be educated to degree level or equivalent and will be extremely well-organised, able to manage their time effectively and use their initiative, an excellent communicator, problem-solver and team worker. Good computer skills are essential for this role, which also requires good standards of numeracy and written and spoken English. Publishing experience would be an advantage though is not essential, as would an interest in international political and economic affairs.
 

Benefits:

Ø   25 days holiday per annum
Ø   Comprehensive award winning benefits package
Ø   Company pension scheme
Ø   50% discount off books  

Taylor & Francis Group  

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities in the UK please go to our Careers Site:

www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Closing Date: 

Thursday 5th December 2011

Please note that Taylor & Francis do not apply for work permits/visas on behalf of potential employees. If you are a non-EU citizen, you will need to have all the relevant documentation in order to accept employment.  

An equal opportunities employer

No agencies please