Deputy/ Assistant Production/ Editorial Manager

This is an exciting opportunity to join this leading international publisher as a Books Deputy Production Editorial Manager. To manage the production of new titles from initial typescript through to completion. Commissioning, preparing material for and managing external suppliers. Preparing material for text and cover printers and liaising with authors, commissioning editors, project managers, freelancers, printers and designers. Budget control. Processing new typescripts for Editorial teams. To assist with the management of a small team- no previous experience required - training provided.

Good organisation and negotiating skills

Experience of books or journals in a production editorial environment.

Good understanding of the prepress and manufacturing processes.

Enthusiasm for working with new technology