Desk Editor, Educational (FTC)
A london based educational publisher is looking for a Desk editor to ensure the timely publication of a range of high-quality educational resources, (Maths, Science and English). This role is to start as soon as possible until the end of December 2017. This role is also available at a more senior level depending on experience.
Key duties:
- Select, brief and manage appropriate freelancers (e.g. copy editors, proof readers, indexers)
- Brief the Design department on new text designs and/or additional styles for existing designs
- Prepare illustration briefs, check artworks, make photo selections and size images
- Check proofs and ebook files; liaise with authors during proof stages and collate their corrections; monitor accuracy and quality of all elements
- Monitor progress against schedule, in liaison with Production, and adhere to deadlines
- Control and monitor spending against project budget
- Clear copyright permissions and ensure copyright holders are acknowledged
- Prepare, input and test data for digital production using in-house systems
- Attend meetings and carry out administrative tasks in relation to allocated projects
Experience / skills required:
- Work experience as an Editorial Assistant at or in a comparable role elsewhere (essential)/ Experience managing a project managing a publishing project
- Strong project and people management skills
- Excellent editorial skills, copyediting and proofreading and experience with copyright issues
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
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