Multilingual Matters: Production Assistant

BookBrunch Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a full-time Production Assistant to help manage the production of new titles from manuscript to final product. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Production, ensuring accuracy and adherence to house style. Opportunities to work remotely while attending necessary meetings in Devon and Bristol are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in proofing and managing workloads.
• Ability to recognize grammatical errors and follow house style.
• Familiarity with ebook programs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Production in overseeing new titles.
• Manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Liaise with authors, suppliers, and in-house departments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Tools

Ebook formats

Job description

We are looking for a Production Assistant to support the Head of Production in overseeing the production of new titles from receipt of the final manuscript through to delivery of the final book products

The right candidate will have:
• The ability to manage their own workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and experience of proofing
• The ability to recognise spelling and grammatical errors (UK and US English) and follow house style
• Good communication skills and the ability to liaise with authors, suppliers and in-house departments
• A familiarity with ebook formats and programs

The Production Assistant role is full time, 35 hours per week. The company is based in Bristol and our Head of Production in Devon, but a successful candidate could work at home while being available to attend meetings in Devon and Bristol from time to time, COVID allowing.

Please send your CV and cover letter to Sarah Williams: [e-mail]