Bloomsbury Academic: Editorial Placement
The role will provide administrative and editorial support to our department.
The role
Administrative Support
Admin support for Commissioning Editors and Publishers
Implementing contract and publication procedures
Preparing and maintaining accurate records on internal databases
Completing pro forma such as cheque requisitions and book orders
Editorial Project Management
Administering the peer review process and rejecting proposals, where appropriate
Arranging manuscript review where necessary, in consultation with editors
Preparing manuscripts for smooth handover to production, including dealing with copyright permissions issues
Briefing manuscripts to production according to key dates schedule
Preparing cover copy and briefing cover designs, where required
Assisting with the development of new book projects by carrying out research (e.g. into competition and relevant courses), in consultation with editors
List Management
Creating and updating title records and other metadata as required
Contributing to the History subject blog and Twitter feeds
Managing backlist, including monitoring stock levels, reprints and the Print on Demand programme, as required
Preparing reports for the editorial team, as required
Working with other Departments
Working with colleagues in production, marketing and sales
Attending list meetings with production, design and marketing
Checking catalogue copy
Representation
Representing the company occasionally at conferences or events, as required
Skills, knowledge, experience
Well-organised and hardworking
Meticulous, efficient, with good attention to detail
Flexible approach with ability to prioritise effectively
Good time management with ability to meet deadlines
Strong IT skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Enthusiastic team player
Excellent communication skills
A demonstrable interest in academic publishing
This role is based at Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP.
The placement will ideally be for 2-3 days a week over a period of 6 months, but there is some flexibility with this.
To apply for this editorial placement, please send a cover letter and CV to Rhodri Mogford: Rhodri.Mogford@bloomsbury.com
There is no application deadline for this placement; you can apply at any point.
Note on eligibility
CHASE placement funding is now available to CHASE studentship award-holders only.