Executive Assistant to Executive Publisher
A leading trade publisher is looking for an outgoing and ultra-organised Executive Assistant to support a busy Executive Publisher in their central London offices. You will have an understanding of the publishing industry and have a natural affinity to think ahead, problem solve and work independently using own initiative. This is a 6 month maternity cover role to start as soon as possible.
Key duties:
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Diary management and organise meetings
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Book travel and accommodation
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Manage queries, liaising with authors and agents
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Act as key point of contact for Authors and assist with Author office visits
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Book in-house meeting rooms or outside venues including webinars, dial-in conference calls and Video Conference
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Preparation of PowerPoint presentations /Word documents
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Field telephone calls, deal with post and correspondence
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Collate information from Senior Editors/editors for monthly reports and editorial recommendations
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Preparing weekly reports such as acquisition , royalty reports, and researching/data gathering
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Manage requests for editorial resources such as competition judging, blogs, PR, workshops
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Maintain records pertaining to team members
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Manage expenses, code invoices
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Additional support for ME team during busy periods e.g. ordering author copies
Experience / skills required:
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Solid experience working as a PA /secretary
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Experience/Knowledge/ appreciation of the publishing industry
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Highly organised and calm under pressure
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Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office
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High attention to detail
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Communication skills, written and verbal, must be professional and clear but with a friendly approach
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Flexibility and willingness to turn their hand to everything required
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A ‘can do’ attitude
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations ASAP to alisonredfearn@atwoodtate.co.uk
Contact: Alison Redfearn
Tel: 020 7034 7922
Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.