VACANCY FOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

JOB SPECIFICATION/DESCRIPTION FOR 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 candidates only.

Desired Skills Set:- An excellent command of written & spoken English.
- Must have drive and ability to work without supervision
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
- A great attention to detail
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Self motivation and ability to use own initiative.
- Must have flair for reading and writing across several genres.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is compulsory
- Knowledge of any of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CorelDraw, Adobe Indesign will be an added advantage.

Job Functions: support senior editorial staff including acting as a personal assistant to editors
 liaise with writers, reporters, photographers, printers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor time frames for stages in the publishing process
 organise and research story, article, book or magazine projects to tight deadlines
 amend and correct articles and manuscripts; summarise written material; update and rewrite material;
 assess articles/manuscripts and make recommendations on their publication to senior editorial staff
 routine and general administrative tasks/duties; including front office duties and facility management/maintenance
 conduct interviews
 writing of 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
 assist with sales, marketing and advertising of company products and services and deliver sales/marketing targets 
 assist with and help in maintaining and updating company's Facebook Page, Blog and website

Interested applicants should send their CV and a Cover Letter as ONE attachment stating the advertised position as their subject to timelesscourage@yahoo.co.uk. The Cover Letter should be no more than one page in Ms-Word and should be the first page of the CV. Applications not in this format will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications closes on Friday December 16, 2011