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Do you have an interest within publishing or have an editorial background? Have you got strong attention to detail?
Working for a fast-growing scientific company-based north of Cambridge, you will provide administrative support across a portfolio of life-science journals. If you are an excellent communicator, with an administrative background and a willingness to learn, then this could be the role for you!
In return you will get 27 days holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension (8% of salary), excellent onsite parking and public transport links. Hybrid working available (usually 2 days at home and 3 days in the office).
Would suit a recent graduate interested in getting into this field or someone who has previous experience in editorial admin or similar.
Duties & Responsibilities of the Editorial Administrator:
- Manage the receipt of manuscripts and progress them through using the manuscript tracking system.
- Carry out administrative duties for the authors, referees and editors.
- Send out proofs to authors.
- Ensure all accepted manuscripts and relevant files are passed on to appropriate departments in a timely manner.
- Maintain efficient and rapid record keeping using the database.
- Filing, archiving and prioritising workload.
- Cover for other members of the journal team as required.
- Manage all telephone queries on behalf of the author, referee, and editor.
- Generate monthly journal statistics and transcription of interviews.
What you will need to succeed as the Editorial Administrator:
- Previous editorial / publishing background would be advantageous.
- Excellent written and verbal communication are essential.
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Strong team player with enthusiasm and integrity, together with a proactive approach and the willingness and ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines.
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please apply now.
If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.
