Academic Editorial Apprentice

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: London

Category: Printing / Publishing

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Salary: £19,000 a year

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Bloomsbury are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to provide general administrative support for various elements of the editorial process, assisting the Bloomsbury History, Philosophy, Education and Linguistics Academic editorial team on book and digital products.

Tasks will be varied but will broadly include those to assist in the smooth running of the editorial department, including:
  • Preparing and administering the sending/signing of non-royalty bearing contracts for book and digital products (contributor etc)
  • Completing applications for CIP data and copyright registration
  • Commissioning peer reviews (proposals, manuscripts, articles) and soliciting pre-publication endorsements for projects as requested by their manager; ensuring these are delivered in a timely way; recording the progress of all projects under review/out for endorsement; ensuring payment as necessary
  • Arranging ordering of copies of published books
  • Maintaining physical and electronic book files and records
  • Supporting editorial staff in managing data on internal databases (Biblio and BCM)
  • Responding promptly and appropriately to external and internal inquiries
  • Checking and, if necessary, clearing copyright permissions under guidance from manager
  • Completing pro forma such as cheque requisitions and book orders
  • Carrying out research into new projects on request of manager
  • Sending emails/letters of acknowledgement and rejection
  • Undertaking administrative tasks such as filing and archiving of paperwork
Level 3 Publishing Assistant

You’ll need to pass a face to face screening interview with our Talent Team (don’t worry, we’re a friendly bunch) and sit initial assessments in Maths and English.
  • An interest in Academic publishing
  • Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, combined with ability to prioritize appropriately
  • Well organised, efficient and hardworking
  • Calm and able to solve problems under pressure
  • Flexible, with ability to prioritise effectively and work independently
  • Effective teamworking, networking and building relationships
  • Commercial awareness and customer focus
  • Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationship
  • Focusses on solutions, not problems
  • Exceptional attention to detail and command of English spelling and grammar
  • Strong IT skills including competency in using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
  • Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts
  • Good time management with ability to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities
Level 4 Project Manager
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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