Commissioning Editorial Assistant

A leading European open access publisher is looking for a Commissioning Editorial Assistant to join their friendly and busy production team in their London based offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing and collaborative editorial assistant with a scientific background who would like to collaborate with high-level researchers and organise editorial projects.
Key duties:

• Research, engage, develop and deliver new editorial projects with researchers
• Visit events and conferences to build market knowledge, identify and commission researchers
• Work with internal journal teams and build close relationships with high-level researchers
• Assist researchers in developing research topic proposals and reach targets for the assigned journals
• Present new research topic proposals to the Chief Editor and collaborate closely with other departments to ensure journals are delivered on schedule

Experience / skills required:

• Solid experience in an editorial role within STM or academic publishing
• Some experience of commissioning or willingness and interest to learn 
• Experience working on multiple projects at a time under set deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and target-oriented environment  
• Prior experience in academic publishing or content acquisition would be advantageous
• Academic background in the field of science is desirable

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

Contact:             Clare Chan

Tel:                    0203 574 4428

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.