Editorial Assistant

Bloomsbury Academic is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide editorial and administrative support for the Acquisitions Editor in achieving the agreed revenue and profitability targets for their titles in Religious Studies and Theology. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop a career in academic publishing.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Managing and delivering the agreed key date targets for the list 
• Liaising with key stakeholders, both internal and external 
• Supporting colleagues within own department  
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care throughout the publishing process
• Keeps the publishing program on schedule through regular liaison with authors, and by maintaining and updating the frontlist plan for any given year 
• Prepares scripts for handover to production to agreed standards and on schedule 
• Sets up new titles on Biblio, and ensures that any changes to projects are updated promptly and in line with key dates 
• Commissions peer reviews for projects as requested by their manager; ensures these reviews are delivered in a timely way; records the progress of all projects under review 
• May prepare contract offers for new projects when directed by the acquisitions editor, and with the acquisitions editor's guidance.
• Prepares contributor contracts with the acquisitions editor’s guidance and ensures they are returned in a timely way and filed correctly
• Puts together cover briefs, cover copy and briefs cover designs, where required 
• Supports editors in managing backlist, including monitoring stock levels, print on demand, and reprints, as required 
• Responds promptly and appropriately to external and internal inquiries 
• Liaises closely with production and marketing to ensure they have the information they need, when they need it, in line with key dates 
• Responsible for the provision of basic reports and sales information 
• Completes pro forma and book orders 
• Provides administrative support for Manager (filing, photocopying, etc.) 

Knowledge and  Experience 

Will have knowledge and/or experience of: 

• Relevant  processes, systems and websites 
• management of own workload 
• Basic project management 
• Interest in developing industry and market awareness 

Skills and Behaviors   

• Calm and logical response under pressure 
• Highly organized with the ability to multi- task, combined with ability to prioritize appropriately 
• Attention to detail, accurate proof reading
• Effective teamworking, networking and building relationships 
• Handle and communicate information sensitively and professionally 
• Excellent communication (oral and written) to internal and external contacts 
• Commercial awareness and customer focus 
• Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationship
• Focusses on solutions, not problems

Location: Candidates must reside within the DMV within a commutable distance to our Greenbelt, MD office, who can work on hybrid-remote schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is committed to a merit-based, equal-opportunity workplace. We hire, retain, and promote employees based on individual qualifications, skills, and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our company fosters an inclusive environment where all employees are treated fairly and have the opportunity to succeed based on their abilities and contributions. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and fairness in all aspects of employment. 
Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Hybrid Work Schedule