Publishing Assistant: Editorial & Contracts Support

Duncan Professionals Limited t/a Redwood; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publisher in Oxford is seeking an individual to join their Editorial/Rights team in an entry-level role perfect for launching a publishing career. Responsibilities include editorial administration, contract management, and liaising with production for metadata supply. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills along with a keen interest in the publishing industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain a broad publishing experience and make their mark in the field.

Qualifications

• Some experience in an office environment, potentially an internship.
• Passion for the publishing industry.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organising books for review and dealing with editorial queries.
• Following up on outstanding contracts and generating contracts.
• Participating in covers meetings and administering the production schedule.
• Liaising with production over titles and supplying metadata to distributors.
• Updating information on the masters schedule and processing invoices.
• Proofreading catalogues and assisting in marketing copy creation.
• Uploading review files.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

A leading publisher in Oxford is seeking an individual to join their Editorial/Rights team in an entry-level role perfect for launching a publishing career. Responsibilities include editorial administration, contract management, and liaising with production for metadata supply. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills along with a keen interest in the publishing industry. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain a broad publishing experience and make their mark in the field.