Editorial Assistant-Technology and Trades-ABU

Thomson Learning's Career & Professional Group (CPG)
represents the recent merger of Delmar Learning and Course Technology.This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for individuals who desire a
career in the publishing industry. The position is administrative in
nature.The Editorial Assistant will assist the publishing team in the overall
development of the products by maintaining all data entry and processing
of payments. Assists team in corresponding with authors, internal and
external customers, reviewers and team members.Job Description
1.Complete data entry into ORCA and IPS of all titles.2.Work with editors to enter all contracts into Rights system and
coordinate contracts with authors.3.Manage team administrative materials by preparing and routing funding,
contracts, contributor agreements, check requests, and book files.4.Assist editors and team members in communicating with authors, internal
and external customers, and other team members.5.Organize travel schedules by making reservations, getting directions,
making appointments with department heads of colleges, and getting
bookstore hours.6.Assist in securing permissions and photo acquisitions.7.Maintain book files.8.Perform advanced word processing as needed.9.Perform other duties as necessary to ensure adherence to team goals.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
1. A.A.S. in business, office technology, or related discipline or the
equivalent theoretical depth required; post-secondary education (e.g.
Bachelor’s of Arts or Science in English or business administration)
desired.2. Strong organizational skills required.3. Clear, predictable communication skills (both written and verbal)
required.4. Basic computer skills desired; ability to perform advanced word
processing techniques desired; spreadsheet work (Excel) desired.5. Strong orientation to detail work and follow-through are critical.