Editorial Assistant

Description:

The Editorial Assistant will work on educational and professional/reference titles in subjects across the natural sciences, from earth & environmental sciences to life sciences, chemistry, materials science, and physics. The Editorial Assistant will assist the international editorial team in the management and development of our publishing in these and other areas. They will manage and implement essential administrative processes and ensure internal systems are correctly maintained and updated. This will involve building relationships with authors and colleagues across various publishing functions to ensure a high level of service.

Job Responsibilities
 

• Supporting the efficient day-to-day running of publishing processes for advanced textbooks, professional books and reference books in the natural sciences.
• Assisting in the proposal and typescript review processes and providing research support to commissioning editors.
• Issuing contracts and taking care of post-contract administration, including briefing colleagues on contractual specifications for individual projects.
• Maintaining contact with authors, editors, and contributors to track progress with book proposals and books in preparation.
• Managing author and colleague communication over covers and marketing copy.
• Carrying out post-publication work including announcements and complimentary copies.
• Ensuring data and metadata in our internal systems are correctly updated and maintained.
• General administration such as processing payments for authors and reviewers.
   

Required Qualifications
 

• Education to university level or equivalent.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills including, where necessary, persuasion and sensitivity.
• Keen interest in book publishing.
• Interest in and commitment to academic publishing.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.
   

Preferred Qualifications
 

• Some experience in book publishing.
• A background in natural sciences.