Salary for editorial assistant

Average salary

2000 £

Basic salary	1400 £
Maximum Wage	2800 £

1400 £
Lowest

2100 £
Average

2800 £
Highest

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The average salary for the editorial assistant position is 2000 £

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FRENCH SELECTION UK	3333 £	1400 £ 3333 £
BMJ	2752 £	1400 £ 3333 £
YORKSHIRE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	2648 £	1400 £ 3333 £
SYNC RECRUITMENT	2500 £	1400 £ 3333 £
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE	2467 £	1400 £ 3333 £
SAGE & SAGE	2335 £	1400 £ 3333 £
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IMPACT CREATIVE RECRUITMENT	2250 £	1400 £ 3333 £
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Comment on the job position of editorial assistant

Requirements

A degree level qualification in a bioscience or clinical/healthcare subject is essential
relevant editorial experience in a publishing office environment, ideally STM
A degree level qualification
A relevant postgraduate qualification and/or experience in an STM publishing environment would be an advantage
experience in an STM publishing environment
writing
journalism Education
research
writing Skills
demonstrable interest in Penguin Life and Penguin General
demonstrable interest in Cornerstone, including an interest in non-fiction publishing
proven written ability showcased through your application
is highly efficient, organised, and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload
researching book ideas, talent scouting and sharing verbal and written feedback, including presenting in team meetings
demonstratable interest in Century and the books we publish
demonstratable interest in Lifestyle and Ebury
has a meticulous eye for detail and for spotting problems before they arise
writing persuasive cover copy and keeping all title data up to date
demonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying seniorities
strong writing skills, with a keen grasp of grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Responsibility

consult editors, translators make proposals in the case of any omissions or discrepancies between the original and the translated text
being the key point of contact for all queries related to the Education team
tracking articles from submission to final decision; handling presubmission enquiries, identifying delays and contacting authors and reviewers to ensure timely publication
handling a range of queries from editors, authors, and reviewers, and escalating them as appropriate
you will be responsible for reviewing and editing Best Practice topic updates
work closely with the Editorial Coordinator to ensure journal workflows are efficient and tasks are prioritised effectively
overseeing and tracking manuscripts from submission to publication
you will play a crucial role in sourcing peer reviewers and ensuring the smooth running of our peer review process
provide support for manually intensive tasks as required until technological solutions can be implemented
handling pre-submission enquiries and article proposals
you will also help to support the commissioning process for Best Practice content
providing ScholarOne user support to authors, reviewers and editors on our article tracking systems and investigating improvements
supporting members of the team in helping journals and their editors to develop their reach and impact
accurately maintain journal management records and databases ensuring all information relating to the department’s journals is up to date
as required represent SAGE at necessary conferences, meetings and/or events to ensure the collation of information, the promotion of the journal portfolio and contribution to building SAGE brand
support department-wide initiatives and projects, as required
accurately and punctually compile publishing reports for individual titles
support Editors/Publisher in the drafting and sending of journal contracts and addenda, and ensure correct circulation following signature to assist in maintaining accurate records
monitor and report on turnaround times, peer review standards and author/editor survey results as required
provide training and support for Editors, Associate Editors and reviewers

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