Assistant Editorial Manager

We are looking to recruit an Assistant Editorial Manager to support the Editorial Manager and editorial team throughout the editorial process, from manuscript to publication.

Responsibilities

- Reading manuscripts, copyediting and proofreading duties - Sending out proofs and finished copies - Responding to authors and keeping in regular contact with them - Working with colleagues and freelancers (both in the UK and overseas) to ensure everything runs smoothly - Regular contact with external suppliers for typesetting and production services - Solving day-to-day publishing workflow issues or referring them to manager for further editorial or technical expertise - Organising files, for example cover artwork - Planning ahead and juggling priorities across multiple projects with a meticulous eye for detail - Attending occasional conferences on behalf of Christian Focus This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive but simply highlights a number of the major tasks of the post. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties which might reasonably be expected of him/her and which form part of the function of the post.

Required skills

Essential: - Excellent IT skills including the use of Word and Excel - Strong attention to detail - Good communication skills - Able to work well under pressure - Strong team player Preferable: - Knowledge of Adobe InDesign - Familiarity with the wide variety of editorial and administrative tasks that are typically assigned to the editorial team.

Other

- There is an Occupational Requirement that the post holder should have a genuine and active Christian faith and church commitment. - Due to the rural location of the office, a full driving licence would be beneficial.