Editorial and Production Assistant

A leading publisher based in Hertfordshire, a 20 minute train ride from King’s Cross, is now looking to recruit an Editorial and Production Assistant to join their Research journals department on a four month’s fixed-term contract. In this role you will manage the journal peer review process and the journal production process.This role will report to the Head of Academic Publishing and is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in Publishing, gaining a breadth of experience.

This role includes:

• Making sure articles are peer reviewed to schedule and according to best practice

• Researching and selecting reviewers

• Chasing editors, authors and reviewers to ensure timely decisions

• Ensuring the quality of copyediting and typesetting

• Uploading content onto the online library platform

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  The ideal candidate will have a degree of knowledge about the publishing process as well as experience in customer service with excellent communication skills, as well as high levels of literacy and numeracy. An aptitude for organisation and time management is essential, as well as a strong eye for detail. 

To apply for this position, please contact Chloe Rhys at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.rhys@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.