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| Title: | Editorial Assistant |
| Description: | Berghahn Books seeks an Editorial Assistant for its books division. Reporting to the acquisitions editor for history, media, and cultural studies, the Assistant will provide essential support for the day-to-day operations of the Editorial department and will work closely with authors who are preparing manuscripts for production.
Responsibilities include: • Working with authors to ensure timely submission of manuscripts, images, permissions, and other deliverables; • Preparing materials for handover to the Production department; • Liaising with Sales & Marketing department regarding new publications; • Maintaining schedules and departmental databases; • Providing administrative support for peer reviews and other aspects of the acquisitions process; • Drafting cover and catalog copy. Benefits: Health, Dental, 401K, Bonus |
| Requirements: | Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; • Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills; • Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently in a small-firm environment; • Familiarity with MS Office suite; experience with FileMaker Pro and Adobe Creative suite a plus; • Basic understanding of / demonstrated interest in higher education and the subject areas in which Berghahn publishes are strongly preferred. |
| Company: | BERGHAHN BOOKS |
| Location: | Dumbo, Brooklyn |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please send cover letter and resume to Chris Chappell, Senior Editor: chris.chappell@berghahnbooks.com |
| Date Posted: | 2/27/2019 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
