Publications Editor

The publishing arm of a professional organisation for the oil and shipping industry is looking for a Publications Editor to join their team in their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Editor or Assistant Editor looking for a new challenge. 

Key duties:

• Responsible for editing all publications content, ensuring specialist information is clear and understandable
• Manage the publications review process, liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure their timely publication
• Support the Publishing and Communications Manager and be the point of contact in their absence
• Manage publication schedules and maintain records
• Use InDesign to typeset information papers and expand the style guide
• Manage images, check quality, permissions and brand requirements
• Source and edit content for the monthly newsletter and annual report
• Write press release and communications copy

Experience / skills required:

• Solid experience in an editorial role in the professional/academic publishing sector with book editing experience desirable
• Strong proofreading and copy-editing/editing skills and the ability to write engaging copy
• Proven project management and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Good standard of numeracy and computer literate with good knowledge of MS Office, including InDesign
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Problem solver with the ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Self-motivated with organisational skills
• Able to work out of hours and attend meetings when required

Applications ASAP, please

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

Contact:             Parissa Bagheri

Tel:                    020 3574 4431

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