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Job Title: 

Editorial Assistant / Senior Editorial Assistant – Education Ref:1230391

Location:  Milton Park, Oxfordshire
Job type: 
Full-time permanent
Function: Editorial
Reports to: The Publisher
Job Description:

Taylor & Francis Group, a leading international academic publisher now have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to work within their Humanities and Social Sciences Books division on the Education list.

Key tasks will include:

Ø   Passing scripts to production
Ø   Sending proposals out for review
Ø   Writing copy
Ø   Drawing up contracts
Ø   Conducting picture research and clearing permissions
Ø   Keeping our databases up to date
Ø   Commissioning and chasing peer review of book proposals
      and manuscripts
Ø   Monitoring schedules (liaising with colleagues), delivery dates
      and publication dates ensuring publication to schedule
Ø   Conference and other event attendance where necessary
 
At the Senior Editorial Assistant level this role could also include working with editors on:

Ø   Market research of courses and modules
Ø   Writing and presenting project passports at publishing
      meetings
Ø   Researching and recommending textbooks worthy of
      re-editioning, including series

Other tasks:

The Editorial Assistant will also act as the main point of contact for numerous authors, provide assistance for the list Editor and take charge of a variety of general administration.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will ideally be of graduate calibre or equivalent, must possess excellent communication and organisation skills; the ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads; meticulous attention to detail; strong Microsoft Office skills and a willingness to develop knowledge of professional and academic publishing.
 

Benefits:

Ø   25 days holiday per annum
Ø   Comprehensive 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: 

Friday 17th February 2012

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