Editorial Assistant
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Guildford
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 19 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2018
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Huntress are currently recruiting for an Editorial Assistant for an established organisation based in the Guildford area.
You will be responsible to assisting the research, development, production and marketing of books and related works created and distributed by the publishing house.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Editorial research using secondary sources: Internet, libraries, magazines, journals, books, etc.
* Interviewing by telephone, by email, in person (travel may be required)
* Editing text, creating narrative structure, fact checking
* Writing original text for pitches, brochures, mailings, website, book publications
* Assisting in negotiation of licensing and fees. Terms and conditions of use
* Working with freelance designers - providing support
* Assist with incoming customer enquiries (telephone sales support and customer care). Requires familiarity with company catalogue and its service delivery
* Attending and representing the company at book fairs, publicity or promotional events
The Ideal candidate will have the following skills:
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Analytical and Problem-solving skills
* The ability to multi-task projects and prioritise own work load under pressure
* High attention to detail
* Strong computer skills including Word and Excel and experience and knowledge of Adobe InDesign
* Experience in publishing or related industries at an Editorial Assistant/Writer/Sub-editor level
Salary GBP22,000 - GBP25,000 depending on experience
Free Parking on site
We are currently shortlisting for this role at Huntress, please apply ASAP.
Huntress Search Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of 'protected characteristics' as defined under the Equality Act and other relevant UK legislation.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
You will be responsible to assisting the research, development, production and marketing of books and related works created and distributed by the publishing house.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Editorial research using secondary sources: Internet, libraries, magazines, journals, books, etc.
* Interviewing by telephone, by email, in person (travel may be required)
* Editing text, creating narrative structure, fact checking
* Writing original text for pitches, brochures, mailings, website, book publications
* Assisting in negotiation of licensing and fees. Terms and conditions of use
* Working with freelance designers - providing support
* Assist with incoming customer enquiries (telephone sales support and customer care). Requires familiarity with company catalogue and its service delivery
* Attending and representing the company at book fairs, publicity or promotional events
The Ideal candidate will have the following skills:
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Analytical and Problem-solving skills
* The ability to multi-task projects and prioritise own work load under pressure
* High attention to detail
* Strong computer skills including Word and Excel and experience and knowledge of Adobe InDesign
* Experience in publishing or related industries at an Editorial Assistant/Writer/Sub-editor level
Salary GBP22,000 - GBP25,000 depending on experience
Free Parking on site
We are currently shortlisting for this role at Huntress, please apply ASAP.
Huntress Search Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of 'protected characteristics' as defined under the Equality Act and other relevant UK legislation.
Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK