Editorial Academic (IB Tauris & Zed) Publishing Professional Apprentice

Preparing and administering the sending/signing of non-royalty bearing contracts (contributor etc)   Completing applications for CIP data and copyright registration  Commissioning peer reviews and soliciting pre-publication endorsements for projects as requested by their manager; ensuring these are delivered in a timely way; recording the progress of all projects under review/out for endorsement; ensuring payment as necessary  Arranging ordering of copies of published books Maintaining physical and electronic book files and records
Supporting editorial staff in managing data on internal database (Biblio)  Responding promptly and appropriately to external and internal inquiries  Checking and, if necessary, clearing copyright permissions under guidance from manager Completing pro forma such as cheque requisitions and book orders Carrying out research into new projects on request of manager Sending emails/letters of acknowledgement and rejection Undertaking administrative tasks such as filing and archiving of paperwork Setting up new titles on Biblio (our bibliographic database), and ensuring that any changes to projects are updated promptly and in line with key dates Setting up and managing proposal review feedback for new projects Preparing monthly title reports for author chasing

Training:

To meet the requirements of the Level 4 Publishing Professional apprenticeship programme you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:

Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events 1-2-1s with your coach and line manager Observing and shadowing colleagues Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio

Training Outcome:

Full-time employment.

Employer Description:
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative