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| Title: | Journals Assistant |
| Description: | Berghahn Books is seeking an assistant to support day-to-day tasks within its journals division. While technical requirements are a plus for this role, good organization and attention to detail are even more important. This is a good role for someone with a background in publishing, especially production, but an interest to further develop the skills needed in an ever-evolving online environment.
Main tasks and responsibilities include: Production: • Track and collect copyright and license forms from contributors; • Check authors' proof corrections and final files; • Provide support for post-production author outreach; • Keep database records up to date and run status reports as needed; • Assist in XML conversion process with outside vendors; • Update platform website pages as needed. Marketing: • Update usage statistics for both the Berghahn Journals platform and social media; • Support new issue marketing and commemorative day promotions which includes social media, email outreach, and academic listserv postings; • Assist with conference planning and create marketing materials as needed; • Monitor the general journals email inbox; • Update print ad templates for new issues. |
| Requirements: | Overall Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, Social Sciences/Humanities majors preferred; • 1-2 years of production and/or marketing experience in publishing is advantageous, but not essential; • Must be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks in a small-firm environment; • Must be very well organized with strong attention to detail and have a keen ability to meet deadlines and juggle priorities; • Excellent verbal and written skills are important with an ability to communicate clearly with external as well as internal colleagues. Technical Requirements: • Working knowledge of HTML and XML are desirable; • Familiarity with Mac OS, Adobe InDesign, MS Office, and FileMaker Pro are important; • Experience with project management systems, such as JIRA and Slack is helpful; • Familiarity with social media is a must, specifically experience with Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram; • Experience with Constant Contact or similar email platforms is helpful but not required. Annual compensation for this position is $42,000 and includes benefits, such as Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, and a discretionary annual bonus. All salaries and salary ranges may vary depending on experience, skills, and like considerations. The Berghahn offices are currently hybrid-office working environment. Candidates should reside in the NYC vicinity and be able to commute to Dumbo, Brooklyn as needed on a flexible hybrid schedule. |
| Company: | BERGHAHN BOOKS |
| Location: | Dumbo, Brooklyn, NY |
| How To Apply For This Job: | Please send cover letter and resume to Janine.latham@berghahnbooks.com. No phone calls, please. |
| Date Posted: | 2/15/2023 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
