Assistant Editor - Academic Books

We are looking for a motivated and switched on editorial professional to join the team of this highly successful global publisher of academic books.  This is a fantastic role for someone with solid editorial skills and an excellent eye for detail, looking to develop their editorial skills.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Editorial checks on manuscripts
• Liaising with authors and volume editors on their manuscripts
• Recruiting and managing freelances as required
• Liaising with in-house editors and the production manager
• Managing your workload efficiently and on time

This is an ideal position for someone who has some demonstrable experience in an editorial role within academic publishing and who is now looking to develop their editorial  skills and experience within academic publishing.

The successful person will have:

• Editorial experience within an academic publishing environment
• Some experience of copy-editing/proof reading
• An excellent command of the English language
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent team-working skills
• Great organisation and communication skills

This is a super opportunity for an experienced Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to develop your editorial skills within an academic publishing environment

For further details please send your CV and details of your salary expectations