Assistant Editor

Our client, a trade successful publisher specialising in music related books and biographies is now looking for an Assistant Editor to join their team in Central London on a 6 month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an Editorial Assistant with an interest in music to step up and work on a music related book list.

Key duties:

• Copy edit, write copy, proof read and fact check content
• Collate page proofs and research images for book covers
• Liaise with authors, editors and freelancers, keeping them informed on the project progress
• Maintaining schedules and dealing with phone and email inquiries

Experience / skills required:

• Editorial in-house experience ideally within trade publishing or a similar list
• Strong copyediting, proof reading and fact checking skills with strong attention to detail
• Highly organized and ability to manage time effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to christina@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Christina Dimitriadi

Tel:                    020 3574 4422

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