Editorial Assistant Beijing Based
Editorial Assistant Beijing Based
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Job Description
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team of Editorial Assistants. Based within our Advanced Learning Editorial department the Editorial Assistant position is an ideal first role in Publishing.
Candidates with little or no prior experience in publishing can also apply as this entrylevel role is an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to publishing. The role involves working on all phases of the book publication process from the conceptual stage to the finished book and beyond and does not involve copyediting and proofreading.
Closing date for applications: 30th December 2024
What youll be doing:
- Supporting Commissioning Editor(s) in maintaining their publishing programme by actively working on the varied phases of a books publication from the getgo.
- Working closely with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts and preparing them for production (handover) in accordance with the organisational standards.
- Conducting peerreview of new proposals and processing contracts honorarium payments complimentary copies among other administrative action items.
- Drafting blurbs for the final books and product pages.
- Liaising with internal departments for prompt redressal of queries related to royalty payments marketing material and production schedule.
- Maintaining a comprehensive record of projects and revenue status by updating internal database and project management systems.
- Working and collaborating within a global team towards the larger organisational objectives.
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
Editorial Assistants perform a range of administrative and editorial tasks necessary to the production of publications. We are looking for candidates with:
- High organization with strong prioritisation and time management skills
- High standard of written and spoken English proficiency in Mandarin
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic Project Management skills
- Ability to work efficiently calmly and to a high standard under pressure and with strict deadlines
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally
- Team player with a flexible positive approach to helping others and an enthusiasm for learning
Additional Information :
Location:
- You must have the right to live and work in Beijing China.
- The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Beijing to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. Time spent in the office is likely to range from 10%80% of working hours with an expectation for a minimum of 2 days per week spent working from an office.
What we offer in return:
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting worklife balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture
- 20 days (prorata for first year) annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Paid sick leave of 14 days
- Social insurance and housing fund plus supplementary medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 wellbeing support
- Performance bonus
- Annual health screening for employee and spouse optical and medical care
Training And Professional Development:
Were passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and longterm career goals. Well support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan ensuring you have the resources tools support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.
Interview process:
Once you have submitted your application we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills experience and motivation. Following this you will be invited to attend a competencybased interview either virtually or in person. Typically wed then finish the interview process with a final 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.
Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business
We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format more time for questions or anything else please ask us we are happy to be flexible! Please contact
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other nonmeritbased factor.
We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting worklife balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:
Or better yet check out our LinkedIn Life Page highlighting our accomplishments employees and company culture. Its also a good way of meeting our recruitment team who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
