Journal Publishing Assistant - Global Publishing House

Journal Publishing Assistant - Global Publishing House
Oxford
Excellent Salary + Full Company Benefits Package

** Looking for that first step into Publishing? **

We have a position available in our Psychology journals team for a Journal Publishing Assistant. The team is a vibrant and successful group that maintains and develops new partnerships with some of the world’s leading psychological organisations.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support and editorial assistance to three Journal Publishing Managers (JPMs)/Editors/Publisher to help with editorial management and development of their psychology titles, and to help with commissioning new journals. The role will also independently manage 12 titles in philosophy and humanities.

Who we are:

We are a $1.8 billion global publisher and provider of books, journals and digital content-enabled solutions that improve outcomes in research, education, and professional practice. The company’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, South America, and the Middle East.

Journal Publishing Assistant Selection Criteria:

> Experience of working in an office/administration

> Experience of working independently without close supervision

> The ability to communicate effectively and accurately, both verbally and in writing

> A high standard of computer literacy including Microsoft Office

> The ability to manage own workload and good organisational skills

> A high standard of verbal and written English

> Strong interpersonal skills

> Education to degree level or equivalent

> A qualification in Social Sciences and Humanities or publishing would be desirable as would experience in publishing or databases and a familiarity with journal publishing

Compensation & Benefits:

> Competitive Salary

> Performance Related Incentive Scheme

> Defined contribution pension scheme

> Attractive Company Benefits including 25 days holiday, 50% staff discount, support towards professional qualifications, employee assistance programme

Other Information:

> Should have the right to live and work within the UK

> Travel Requirements - some travel to represent the company at conferences and to attend editorial and society meetings will be required.

> The closing date for this role is 5th December 2014

> Applications for this role should be submitted with a covering letter and CV

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