Editorial Assistant

Location: Chichester, UK (Hybrid)

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will work on educational and professional/reference titles in subjects such as Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Ecology, Plant Science, Food Science, Agriculture, and Forestry, Geology, and Environmental Science. The Editorial Assistant will assist the international editorial team in the management and development of our publishing in these and other areas. They will manage and implement essential administrative processes and ensure internal systems are correctly maintained and updated. This will involve building relationships with authors and colleagues across various publishing functions to ensure a high level of service.

How you will make an impact:

• Supporting the efficient day-to-day running of publishing processes for life sciences and earth/environmental sciences books

• Ensuring data and metadata in our internal systems are correctly updated and maintained

• Issuing contracts and taking care of post-contract administration, including briefing colleagues on contractual specifications for individual projects

• Maintaining contact with authors, editors, and contributors to track progress and book proposals and book projects

• Developing excellent author/editor/contributor relationships and providing a high level of service

• Liaising with colleagues across the publishing process and providing information as required

• Managing author and colleague communication over covers and marketing copy

• Carrying out post-publication work including announcements and complimentary copies

• General administration such as processing payments for authors and reviewers

• Assisting in the proposal and typescript review processes and providing research support to the commissioning editor
  

What we look for:

• Education to university level or equivalent

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills

• Strong communication skills including, where necessary, persuasion and sensitivity

• Keen interest in and knowledge/experience of book publishing

• Interest in and commitment to academic publishing

• A background in natural sciences would be an advantage

• Proficiency with MS Office products
  

About Wiley:

Enabling Discovery, Powering Education, Shaping Workforces.

We clear the way for seekers of knowledge: illuminating the path forward for research and education, tearing down barriers to society’s advancement, and giving seekers the help they need to turn their steps into strides.

Wiley may have been founded over two centuries ago, but our secret to success remains the same: our people. We are willing to challenge the status quo, move the needle, and be innovative. Wiley’s headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations across the globe in more than 40 countries.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

When applying, please send a covering letter and attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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