Job Description

We are looking to hire  an Editorial Assistant working on our Education list. This is an exciting opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the process of book publishing and work on a range of books, from academic textbooks to professional books for teachers and school leaders. CLOSING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2021

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Preparing manuscripts for production
• Arranging the review of new book proposals
• Liaising with authors, series editors, and reviewers
• Administrating contracts, reviewer payments, and gratis copies
• Writing blurbs for books and the website
• General administration for the list

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and have strong Microsoft Office skills. You will have the ability to prioritize and manage a varied workload, and the energy and enthusiasm to contribute to a busy working environment. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate sound commercial awareness and commitment to a career in publishing. An interest in the subject and previous publishing experience would be an advantage.

Additional Information

• Ample paid time off 
• Sick time
• Medical & vision benefits
• Paid days off for life events 
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• 401(k) match
• Flexible working schedule
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development opportunities

You must have the right to work and live in the United States

This role is remote but to East Coast candidates to allow for as much overlap to work with colleagues in the UK. The role has the option to work from our Philadelphia, PA, Boca Raton, FL, or New York, NY offices in the future.

_AT TAYLOR & FRANCIS WE 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. _ WE 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 – PLEASE ASK THE TALENT ACQUISITION TEAM FOR MORE INFORMATION.