Job Description

Company DescriptionInforma 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.Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because thatxe2x80x99s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then wexe2x80x99d love to hear from you.Taylor & Francis Group, a leading international academic publishing company, currently has an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the company on a maternity cover.Candidates with little or no prior experience in publishing can also apply as this entry-level role is an excellent opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to publishing. The role involves working on all phases of the book publication process, from the conceptual stage to the finished book and beyond, and does not involve copyediting and proofreading.What youxe2x80x99ll be doing:

• Supporting Commissioning Editor(s) in maintaining their publishing programme by actively working on the varied phases of a bookxe2x80x99s publication from the get-go.
• Working closely with authors to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts and preparing them for production (xe2x80x98handoverxe2x80x99) in accordance with the organisational standards.
• Conducting peer-review of new proposals and processing contracts, honorarium payments, 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 schedule.
• Maintaining a comprehensive record of projects and revenue status by updating internal database and project management systems.
• Working, and collaborating, within a global team towards the larger organisational objectives.

Qualifications

• Masterxe2x80x99s Degree xe2x80x93 though not essential.
• High standard of written and spoken English.
• Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic Project Management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally.

Editorial Assistants perform a range of administrative and editorial tasks necessary to the production of publications. We are looking for candidates with:

• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Flexible and positive approach towards helping others in a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and with strict deadlines.

Additional InformationLocation: This role is based at our India - New Delhi office. You must have the right to work and live in India.The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Delhi, to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. Time spent in the office is likely to range from 10%-80% of working hours with an expectation for a minimum of 2 days per week spent working from an office.Being Yourself at Taylor & FrancisIf youxe2x80x99re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience donxe2x80x99t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. 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. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:Or better yet check out our LinkedIn xe2x80x98Lifexe2x80x99 Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. Itxe2x80x99s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.Taylor & Francis Group an Informa BusinessWe know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, 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, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis xe2x80x93 please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:We would like to thank all applicants in advance and regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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