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Editorial Assistant
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Singapore, , Singapore
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Company Nature is one of the world’s leading global research, educational and professional publishers. It is home to an array of respected and trusted brands and imprints, with more than 170 years of combined history behind them, providing quality content through a range of innovative products and services. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals and resources reach millions of people, helping researchers and scientists to discover, students to learn and professionals to achieve their goals and ambitions. The company has almost 13,000 staff in over 50 countries.
Provides valuable support to the Editorial team by building good working relationships with authors/Editor in Chiefs/Editorial Boards/partners/societies and managing day-to-day administration.
Responsibilities
• Co-ordinating editorial processes [and the peer review process] for new proposals
• Co-ordinating projects – monitoring the progress of contracted books and/or journals to ensure timely submission of manuscripts
• Preparing final manuscripts for handover to production
• As required, checking any required rights, forms and permissions for third party content
• Writing and editing cover copy and blurbs
• Liaising with authors and colleagues in marketing, production and editorial departments
• Input of relevant data to BFlux and any associated systems.
Experience, skills and qualifications
Essential
• Have excellent communication and team-working skills to deal with people at all levels both in the Company and externally
• Be able to organise and prioritise numerous tasks
• Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries
• Be numerate and computer-literate, with a sharp eye for detail
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office
Desirable
• Educated to degree level or equivalent [preferably in a relevant field of study]
• Be able to demonstrate awareness of publishing processes
Potential candidates who meet our requirements may apply with a full resume in English stating your current and expected salaries, availability and contact details by using our online application system.