VACANCY FOR SENIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

VACANCY FOR SENIOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Vacancy exists for this position in a media/publishing firm involved in the production of books, magazines and newspapers. A first degree in any field. Fresh graduate or maximum of two years work experience. Female preferred. An excellent command of written & spoken English. Must have drive and ability to work without supervision and stay calm under pressure. Attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively. Self motivation and ability to use own initiative. Must have flair for reading and writing. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is compulsory and knowledge of any of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CorelDraw, Adobe Indesign will be an added advantage.

Functions:

 support editorial staff including acting as a personal assistant to editors

 liaise with writers, photographers, printers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process

 organise and research projects to tight deadlines

 amend and correct articles and manuscripts; summarise written material; update and rewrite material;

 assess manuscripts and make recommendations on their publication to senior editorial staff

 routine administrative tasks

 writing own articles and reports

 using your own specialist knowledge to contribute ideas

 source for freelancers or other writers/authors to produce new materials

 assist with the art direction and design of publications



Interested applicants should send their CV and a Cover Letter stating the advertised position as their subject to timelesscourage@yahoo.co.uk