Bloomsbury Education is looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised Editorial Assistant to join a small dynamic team publishing exciting books for teachers, parents and children. The list includes teaching resources, professional development titles, fiction, poetry and home learning. Reporting to the Editorial Director and working closely with the editorial team this role offers the opportunity to develop editorial skills as well as providing key administrative support for the department.
The role
Supporting the editors, senior editors and commissioning editors administratively
Arranging, preparing agendas for and minuting key departmental meetings
Maintaining the publishing schedule – making changes as agreed in meetings and at the request of the commissioning team
Ensuring title records are up to date in our Biblio title management system
Organising and assisting editors with the creation of advance information sheets, catalogue copy and book fair materials
Assisting with proofreading, photo research and editing of projects as required by the editorial and commissioning team
Liaising with sales, production, design, marketing and editors to ensure that sales materials are produced on time
Reading submissions on behalf of the commissioning editors and assisting them in responding
Sending out book proposals for review, chasing and tracking feedback
Responding to general book-related queries
Representing the education list at sales conferences and events as required
Skills, knowledge, experience
Organised and confident with good communication skills
Excellent knowledge of the English language, high standards of accuracy and a keen eye for detail
Strong organisational skills and a rigorous, self-motivated meeting deadlines and managing schedules
Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
Some office experience preferred
Demonstrable interest in education publishing essential and experience an advantage
