Publishing Assistant • Redditch • Redditch Part Time Hours Salary £12-13.00 per hour 22.5 hours
Are you interested in History and have fantastic literacy skills and looking for a role that could incorporate this?
Do you have a passion for books and would enjoy corresponding with authors?
Do you enjoy social media and engaging with prospective customers?
If yes to all the above, then this role could be ideal for you!
Day-to-day duties and responsibilities for the Publishing Assistant
- Copy editing, and proof-reading using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Reader
- First point of contact for authors calling in, dealing with queries, etc
- Creating engaging synopses, and social media posts
- Corresponding with authors, trade contacts, and the press
- help staff occasional pop-up shops, dealing directly with the public
What you'll need to succeed in our Publishing Assistant role
- Previous experience in a similar role
- An interest in history would be highly desirable
- Full driving license and car owner
- IT literate
- The ability to communicate and have an excellent standard of English
- Well organised and a “can do” approach
- Keeping calm under pressure is a must
- A keen eye for detail and consistency
What you'll get in return for our Publishing Assistant role
- Part-time hours 16-22.5 per week + seasonal overtime
- £12-13.00 per hour
- Free Parking
- 20 days holiday plus bank holiday pro rata
- Sick pay is at the employer's discretion