Project Assistant (Maths/Science - Editorial)
- Recruiter
- ELEKTRA MEDIA LTD
- Location
- Lancashire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 16 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 16 Jan 2017
- Sectors
- Scientific & Pharmaceutical
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Project Assistant
Holiday: 20 days per annum + bank holidays
Education: Educated to degree level or significant experience in an editorial/publishing role
Start date: As soon as possible
Overview
Elektra Media provides consultancy and development services to the educational publishing community to assist in the production of high-quality paper-based and electronic products. This includes the development of pupil games and activities; teacher support tools and information; work books and course material, and video and audio material.
Elektra Media engages in work across the sector, from initial design and concept work to publication, with projects focusing on a range of aspects including editorial, design and quality assurance, as well as technical and software development.
A number of flexible and highly-motivated Project Assistants are sought to join our expanding team and support all aspects of our service, with at least one to specialise in our maths and science projects.
As Elektra Media is a small company, the range of responsibilities for our employees is vast and as such provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the publishing sector, and to gain and utilise a wide range of skills. Initially, the successful candidate's duties will include:
Quality control and editorial work
Quality control is at the heart of every project. A Project Assistant must help to ensure that content is in the right place and documented correctly, is of excellent quality and, for digital components, is working as expected. You will be expected to perform on-screen copyediting and proofreading of publications for print, and, following appropriate training, you may be required to carry out digital functionality testing.
Content management
Educational products contain huge volumes of content drawn from a number of sources, such as series authors, photo libraries, designers and recording sessions. This content must be collated, checked for quality and progressed through the appropriate developmental and editorial processes. A key role within this is to track progress, ensuring content status is available to Project Managers, as well as identifying and chasing anything that remains outstanding. This involves liaising closely with key people, including authors, developers, editors and clients..
Content processing
Quite often, content will need simple processing, manipulation or conversion. This might include formatting text documents, editing audio and video files or image manipulation. Training will be provided.
Essential skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong spelling ability and grammatical knowledge
Strong IT skills
The successful candidate will be confident with the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel) as well as the ability to communicate efficiently via email. Elektra Media will provide training for on-screen editing tasks.
Maths or statistics to A level or higher / one or more science subjects to A level or higher (for at least one of the roles)
Essential traits
The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:
Attention to detail
Can-do approach and willingness to learn
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to problem solve and use initiative
Commitment and enthusiasm.
Beneficial experience (not essential)
Editorial
Data entry
Electronic testing
Previous publishing experience
Knowledge of the UK education sector
As the role has an immediate start, we will process applications as soon as they are received and aim to interview candidates as soon as possible.
Unfortunately due to the high number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful applications.
Holiday: 20 days per annum + bank holidays
Education: Educated to degree level or significant experience in an editorial/publishing role
Start date: As soon as possible
Overview
Elektra Media provides consultancy and development services to the educational publishing community to assist in the production of high-quality paper-based and electronic products. This includes the development of pupil games and activities; teacher support tools and information; work books and course material, and video and audio material.
Elektra Media engages in work across the sector, from initial design and concept work to publication, with projects focusing on a range of aspects including editorial, design and quality assurance, as well as technical and software development.
A number of flexible and highly-motivated Project Assistants are sought to join our expanding team and support all aspects of our service, with at least one to specialise in our maths and science projects.
As Elektra Media is a small company, the range of responsibilities for our employees is vast and as such provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the publishing sector, and to gain and utilise a wide range of skills. Initially, the successful candidate's duties will include:
Quality control and editorial work
Quality control is at the heart of every project. A Project Assistant must help to ensure that content is in the right place and documented correctly, is of excellent quality and, for digital components, is working as expected. You will be expected to perform on-screen copyediting and proofreading of publications for print, and, following appropriate training, you may be required to carry out digital functionality testing.
Content management
Educational products contain huge volumes of content drawn from a number of sources, such as series authors, photo libraries, designers and recording sessions. This content must be collated, checked for quality and progressed through the appropriate developmental and editorial processes. A key role within this is to track progress, ensuring content status is available to Project Managers, as well as identifying and chasing anything that remains outstanding. This involves liaising closely with key people, including authors, developers, editors and clients..
Content processing
Quite often, content will need simple processing, manipulation or conversion. This might include formatting text documents, editing audio and video files or image manipulation. Training will be provided.
Essential skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong spelling ability and grammatical knowledge
Strong IT skills
The successful candidate will be confident with the use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel) as well as the ability to communicate efficiently via email. Elektra Media will provide training for on-screen editing tasks.
Maths or statistics to A level or higher / one or more science subjects to A level or higher (for at least one of the roles)
Essential traits
The successful candidate will possess the following qualities:
Attention to detail
Can-do approach and willingness to learn
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability to problem solve and use initiative
Commitment and enthusiasm.
Beneficial experience (not essential)
Editorial
Data entry
Electronic testing
Previous publishing experience
Knowledge of the UK education sector
As the role has an immediate start, we will process applications as soon as they are received and aim to interview candidates as soon as possible.
Unfortunately due to the high number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful applications.