Editorial Assistant

Found in: Talent IN C2 - 2 weeks ago

New Delhi, India Informa PLC Full time
Job Description

We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team of Editorial Assistants. Based within our Advanced Learning Editorial department the Editorial Assistant position is an ideal first role in Publishing.

Candidates with little or no prior experience in publishing can also apply as this entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to publishing. The role involves working on all phases of the book publication process, from the conceptual stage to the finished book and beyond, and does not involve copyediting and proofreading.  

What you’ll be doing:  

Supporting Commissioning Editor(s) in maintaining their publishing programme by actively working on the varied phases of a book’s publication from the get-go.  Working closely with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts and preparing them for production (‘handover’) in accordance with the organisational standards.  Conducting peer-review of new proposals and processing contracts, honorarium payments, complimentary copies, among other administrative action items.  Drafting blurbs for the final books and product pages.  Liaising with internal departments for prompt redressal of queries related to royalty payments, marketing material and production schedule.  Maintaining a comprehensive record of projects and revenue status by updating internal database and project management systems.  Working, and collaborating, within a global team towards the larger organisational objectives. 

This role is based at our  India - New Delhi  office.

You must have the right to live and work in India.

When applying please include a covering letter with your CV explaining why you are interested in this role and working for Taylor & Francis.

Closing Date: 26th Apr 2024

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We, therefore, encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

Qualifications

Editorial Assistants perform a range of administrative and editorial tasks necessary to the production of publications. We are looking for candidates with: 

High organization, with strong prioritisation and time management skills High standard of written and spoken English. Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic Project Management skills. Ability to work efficiently, calmly and to a high standard under pressure and with strict deadlines Meticulous attention to detail Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally Team player with a flexible, positive approach to helping others and an enthusiasm for learning

Additional Information

Application
Your application will be considered for all Editorial Assistant roles available, across a range of different subject areas.

Shortlisting
We will review your application and let you know of the next steps in case you are shortlisted. Please note that while we aim to share a response with each applicant, owing to the high volume of applications, we will be able to share the outcome with only the shortlisted candidates.

Video Interview
If your application is progressed, we will ask you to complete a short pre-screening video interview. This is more informal than an interview and allows us to get to know you better. The video interview can be completed on your mobile phone, tablet or laptop at a time that suits you and should only take 10-15 minutes. We will notify you of the outcome following your video interview.

Skills Assessment

If your application is advanced following the video interview, we will be inviting you for a written skills assessment that would be directed towards the core tasks that make up the role of an Editorial Assistant. The test will have a duration of 70 minutes and will be featuring a mix of writing and thinking skills.

At this stage, your application may be held in the talent pool whilst we wait for a vacancy to become available. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch once a role becomes available.

Interview
You will be invited to join an interview with our hiring managers. Interviews are either held via Microsoft Teams or at our office in Delhi, and usually last for 1 hour. You will be asked a mix of competency-based and functional interview questions. Full details will be sent to you via email in plenty of time to prepare for your interview.

Offer
If successful at the interview stage, you will be offered the role. Our recruitment team will work with you to arrange a suitable start date.

Talent Pool
If you interview and miss out on an offer, we will ask to talent pool your application – this will fast-track you through the recruitment process for the next available Editorial Assistant role, meaning that you do not have to complete the full interview process again. Full details will be provided at this stage by our recruitment team.

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and live a healthy, balanced life.

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