Publications Editor

Are you an Editor with experience editing publications so they are clear and understandable to a broad readership? Do you have experience project managing through the publications process? If so, we would love to hear from you! The publishing arm of a professional organisation for the oil and shipping industry is looking for a Publications Editor to edit their books and information papers in their London office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Editor who is looking for a new challenge, to join a friendly team. This is a permanent role.

Publications Editor 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

Publications Editor Experience / skills required:

•           Solid experience in an editorial role with book/journal editing experience desirable
•           Strong proofreading and editing skills of technical or medical complex documentation 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 with InDesign/Quark, SharePoint and MailChimp desirable
•           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

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.

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