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Production Editor 1245803
Taylor & Francis Group
Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire
Deadline for application: 29 June 2012
Taylor & Francis Books have a vacancy for a Production Editor to help manage the production of books within the Psychology and Education team of our Production Editorial department.
The position involves overseeing the production of new titles from receipt of authors’ disk/typescript through to delivery of the final product.
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Responsibilities include:
• commissioning, and preparing material for, external suppliers;
• assessing the quality of artwork and sample pages prepared by authors/suppliers;
• preparing material for text and cover printers;
• liaising with authors, commissioning editors, project managers, freelancers, typesetters, printers and designers;
• providing authors and suppliers with relevant information and necessary support;
• controlling schedules, budgets and quality of the end product;
• contributing to a friendly team.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and negotiating skills. Experience of working in a book or journal production editorial environment would be useful, but is not essential. The ability to work effectively under pressure, both on your own initiative and as part of a team, is essential, as is an aptitude and enthusiasm for working with new technology and dealing with people.
In return we offer: 25 days holiday per annum, a comprehensive benefits package and company pension scheme.
This position is based at our offices in Milton Park, Abingdon and reports to Jodie Perry, Production Editorial Manager.
Taylor & Francis Group
To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities in the UK please go to our Careers Site:
http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.co.uk/careers/
Please note that Taylor & Francis do not apply for work permits/visas on behalf of potential employees. If you are a non-EU citizen, you will need to have all the relevant documentation in order to accept employment.
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