Desk Editor x 2

A leading educational publisher is looking for an experienced Desk Editor/Project Editor. The successful candidate will ensure the timely publication of a range of high-quality educational resources.  Please note that this is for a fixed-term maternity cover contract to start mid-May.

Key duties:

• Manage editorial process on book titles, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards and agreed budget
• Select, brief and manage freelance copy editors / proof readers and submit manuscript for editing
• Check copy once returned for accurate changes and liaise with authors, collating corrections
• Liaise with design department and prepare illustration briefs, check artwork, select photos, etc.
• Clear copyright permissions
• General admin including data entry and updating of info on publishing database

Experience / skills required:

• Editorial experience managing multiple products from manuscript delivery to publication in educational publishing
• Strong project management and copy editing experience
• Knowledge of digital publishing is an advantage 
• Good communicator able to liaise with multiple stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work to deadlines and monitor budgets
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in a science, maths or computer science subject

Applications ASAP, please

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

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7034 7905

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.