EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING is looking for employees for positions:
sales support executive
Working hours
full-time
editorial assistant
Responsibility
core functions include maintaining in-house databases, updating book data and coordinating between key stakeholders including authors, commissioning editors and other teams
EA’s should possess excellent organizational, problem-solving, communication and time-management skills, as well as an aptitude for acquiring new digital skills
under the supervision of the team managers, take responsibility for the final manuscript once received in-house and ensure that the manuscript files and accompanying information uploaded to our manuscript workflow system are in a high-quality state ready for production
the Editorial Assistant is responsible for administrative tasks as well as the smooth progression of manuscripts from submission through to the initial stages of the production process, excluding copy-editing or proofreading
liaising with the respective commissioning editor regarding manuscripts received in-house to ensure any issues are discussed and resolved at an early stage that might otherwise affect production, publication or marketing
ensuring the manuscript complies with legal accessibility requirements
preparing a book cover design brief and where applicable, sourcing and supplying the image for the designers