PRODUCTION ASSISTANT, Children’s Division

The Opportunity

Bloomsbury is looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our thriving and dynamic Children’s Production Department as Production Assistant.

This role will work on a prestigious backlist and is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain experience in a global award-winning publishing house who is interested in a career in Production.

The Role

• Processing reprints on our Education and US colour lists
• Generate costings for reprints and special sales deals
• Manage printed stock delivery process ensuring our warehouse and freight forwarder know what stock is arriving and when
• Updating backlist eBooks when required
• Providing administrative support to the team
• Ensuring  all projects are produced on schedule, to high quality standards and within controlled budgets

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Completed a publishing course which included an element of print production training
• Knowledge of MS Office is essential and familiarity with Adobe products and Biblio 3 would be an advantage
• Meticulously organised
• Keen eye for detail and a good head for numbers
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude, thrives within a team environment

This is a full-time permanent role based in our beautiful London offices (50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP).

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter, including current salary details to workwithus@bloomsbury.com.

Please note in the subject line Production Assistant 1703

The closing date for this role is Sunday 17 March 2019