Editorial Assistant

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada The University of British Columbia Full time
Job Summary

The Editorial Assistant provides critical support to the Editorial and Production Departments, ensuring seamless manuscript workflows from inception to production. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director, Production and Editorial Services, this role is responsible for coordinating manuscript transmission, artwork review, and permissions management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Verify incoming manuscripts for completeness and adherence to guidelines, facilitating transmission to the Production Department.
  • Review artwork for approved manuscripts, assessing reproducibility, legibility, and contextual relevance.
  • Collaborate with authors to improve artwork quality and secure necessary permissions.
  • Manage permissions for text, artwork, and interviews, ensuring documentation is secure and up-to-date.
  • Flag formatting issues and provide feedback to authors, working with acquisitions or production editors as needed.
  • Coordinate reprint production, including file preparation, printer quotes, and shipment coordination.
  • Assist in proofing epub files and ensuring accessibility, including alt-text for figures and tables.
  • Support the production of buy-in books, working with production editors to finalize artwork and secure permissions.
Requirements
  • Two-year diploma in Journalism or Publishing, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum two years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to work as a member of a publishing team.
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects, organize competing priorities, and manage time effectively.
  • Tenacious online and archival research skills, with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree or diploma in writing, communications, or publishing.
  • Scholarly publishing experience, with familiarity with scholarly writing and documentation.
  • Copyediting and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with authors, editors, and other stakeholders.
Working at The University of British Columbia

The University of British Columbia is a world-renowned institution, committed to excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. As an Editorial Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to producing high-quality publications that reflect the university's values and mission.

This role offers opportunities for professional growth and development, working with a talented team of editors, designers, and production staff. If you are a detail-oriented, organized, and creative individual with a passion for publishing, we encourage you to apply.


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