Editorial Assistant, History - Bloomsbury Academic The opportunityBloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children's, professional and academic publishing.
We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support for our Academic History list.The successful candidate will assist and report to the Publisher for World History, supporting them to achieve agreed revenue and profitability on the list and developing strong working relationships with authors.
We publish a range of history titles for scholarly and student audiences, including bestselling titles such as History of Africa, Climate Change in Human History and Slavery in the Age of Memory.
This is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about a broad range of activities across the publishing business and develop the key skills required for a career in publishing.
The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices.The roleTo provide administrative support to the Publisher for World History in the effective management of print and electronic products throughout the publication process.
This includes liaising with authors to ensure manuscripts are delivered on time, preparing manuscripts for production, sending proposals and draft manuscripts for review, managing backlist titles, and other administrative duties.
Tasks will be varied but will include:Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care throughout the publishing processKeeping the publishing programme on schedule through regular liaison with authors, and by maintaining and updating the frontlist plan for any given yearPreparing manuscripts for handover to production to agreed standards and on scheduleSetting up new titles on Biblio (our bibliographic database), and ensuring that any changes to projects are updated promptly and in line with key datesWriting and editing marketing copyCommissioning peer reviews for projects as requested; ensuring these reviews are delivered in a timely way; recording the progress of all projects under reviewPutting together cover briefs, cover copy and briefing cover designsSupporting the Publisher in managing backlist, including monitoring stock levels, reprints and the Print on Demand scheme, as requiredResponding promptly and appropriately to external and internal inquiriesProviding basic reports and sales informationProviding administrative support for team (filing, photocopying etc)Creating and managing companion websitesKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceWill have knowledge and/or experience of relevant processes, systems and websitesHighly organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritizeExceptional attention to detail and command of English spelling and grammarProactive and able to take initiativeGood time management with ability to meet deadlinesEvidence of project management skillsSolution-focused, calm and able to logically solve problems under pressureFlexible and able to work independentlyEffective teamworking, networking and building relationshipsExcellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts, handling information sensitively and professionallyStrong IT skills including competency in using Microsoft Office, Word and ExcelSome commercial awareness and understanding of the publishing industry desirablePlaces a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationshipAn interest in academic publishing, and in developing industry and market awarenessSome prior publishing experience an advantageAdditional informationThe role is a full-time, permanent positionSalary Pay Point or Range: £27,000The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DPon a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).
Allocated office days for this role are Wednesdays and ThursdaysAs an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury's Rental Deposit Loan Scheme.
To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live.
The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applicationsBloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working PatternHybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)Holidays25 days holiday3.5 days Christmas company holiday Other BenefitsTwo paid Personal Wellness DaysFlexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the weekWork Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year.
The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.Season Ticket LoanShare Save SchemeAXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)Peppy Health AppIn-house DoctorEye Care Voucher SchemeCompany culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing ResourcesFor additional benefits see belowBloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required