Editorial Assistant (Engineering)

Taylor & Francis Group is an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join our Books department working on the Engineering list. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the world of publishing and involves working on all phases of the book publication process, from the conceptual stage to the finished book and beyond.

What you’ll be doing:

• Organizing peer reviews of book proposals under consideration
• Drafting and sending author contracts
• Chasing manuscripts under contract and negotiating delivery deadlines
• Preparing manuscripts for transmittal to production, and meeting transmittal targets
• Monitoring schedules and delivery dates to ensure timely publication
• Crafting product copy to enhance discoverability in the market
• Building relationships with authors and colleagues
• Maintaining databases and systems

What we’re looking for:

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  Highly organized, with strong prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently, calmly, and to a high standard under pressure
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally
• High standard of written English
• Team player with a flexible, positive approach to helping others, and an enthusiasm for learning
• Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate
• Ability to take the initiative to anticipate and resolve problems
• Ability to understand financial and numerical data
• Proficient computer skills
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn about academic publishing

What you should know:

• Closing date for applications: 02 August 23
• You must have the right to work and live in United States
• This is a hybrid role with options to work from our Philadelphia, PA, Boca Raton, FL, or New York, NY offices
• Domestic and international travel to T&F offices may be required

What we offer in return:

• Starting rate ranging from $19.00 - $22.00 per hour ($35,892 - $40,106 annually) commensurate with experience and geographic location
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• Paid sick time
• 15 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Paid leave for significant life events (e.g. moving, marriage, etc.)
• 3 additional discretionary days for Christmas each year
• Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 4 volunteer days per year
• 401(k) + employer match
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Continuous training and development

Work/life balance:

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life 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.

Training And Professional Development:

We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll 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 competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we’d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.

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 recruitment@tandf.co.uk

Being ‘you’ at Taylor and Francis:

Here at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. We embrace all walks of life regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or any other protected characteristic under local law.

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/