Editorial Assistant Job in Delhi at Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis Group is hiring for the role of Editorial Assistant!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Supporting Commissioning Editor(s) in maintaining their publishing program by actively working on the varied phases of a book’s publication from the get-go
• Working closely with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts and preparing them for production (‘handover’) following the organizational standards
• Conducting peer-review of new proposals and processing contracts, honorarium payments, and 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 schedules
• Maintaining a comprehensive record of projects and revenue status by updating the internal database and project management systems
• Working, and collaborating, within a global team towards the larger organizational objectives

Requirements:

• High organization, with strong prioritization and time management skills
• High standard of written and spoken English
• 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