Edward Elgar: Desk Editor, Encyclopedia

BookBrunch Limited; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in academic publishing is seeking an experienced desk editor to manage editorial projects from manuscript to final PDF/XML. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop. Benefits include hybrid working, pension schemes, and more.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

Season ticket loans

Cycle-to-work scheme

Childcare voucher scheme

Group personal pension scheme

Long-term disability insurance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in academic publishing is a bonus.
• Knowledge of XML would be an advantage.
• Enthusiasm to develop their skillset.

Responsibilities

• Manage editorial projects from manuscript to final PDF/XML.
• Liaise with editors, production, and freelancers.
• Ensure careful and methodical project handling.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Digital Skills

Tools

InDesign

Photoshop

Microsoft Word

Job description

Edward Elgar Publishing is an award-winning international publisher of academic economics, law, public policy and management books

EEP is seeking an experienced desk editor to join its busy editorial team on a full-time basis. The desk editor, encyclopedia will be responsible for the editorial administration and processing of EEP titles, with a focus on multi volume encyclopedia, from manuscript file to pdf/XML file.

Knowledge or experience of academic publishing would be a bonus. The successful candidate will manage projects from manuscript to final pdf/XML file, while liaising with editors, production and editorial staff, suppliers and freelancers. You will need to be careful and methodical as well as flexible and adaptable.

Excellent communication, organizational and digital skills are essential requirements. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe and will demonstrate enthusiasm to develop their skillset. Thorough working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop are also required. Some knowledge of XML would be an advantage.

Benefits include: hybrid working pattern, season ticket loans, cycle-to-work scheme, childcare voucher scheme, group personal pension scheme, long-term disability insurance scheme and an employee assistance programme.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, based in our offices in Camberley, Surrey, UK. Working arrangements will be discussed at interview.

A detailed job description is available on request. Closing date Friday 8 November 2024.

Edward Elgar Publishing is committed to promoting equity in opportunity and to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where all individuals can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

Salary from £25,600 dependant on experience. Apply by email with CV and a cover letter to Olivia McAdam: [emailprotected] .