assisting with the art direction and design of publications.sourcing freelancers or other authors to produce new materials.using your own specialist knowledge to contribute ideas.responding to copyright queries from writers and other publishers.assessing manuscripts and making recommendations on their publication to senior editorial staff.compiling and distributing newsletters using specific software.Īs your expertise develops, the role may involve:.uploading text and images to a website using a content management system.proofing, editing and writing online content including via social media.In online publishing, your duties could also include: using specialist electronic publishing packages (QuarkXPress or InDesign).In some areas of editorial work (such as an in-house company publication), the work may also involve: filing, photocopying and other routine administrative tasks.dealing with phone and email queries, e.g.using computers for word processing, desktop publishing and email.obtaining rights to use materials from other publications.organising and researching projects to tight deadlines.dealing with the administration of work commissioned to freelance writers, picture researchers, photographers, stylists and illustrators.liaising with other in-house teams, writers, photographers, printers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process.supporting editorial staff in all activities leading to publication, including acting as a personal assistant to commissioning editors and overseeing tasks such as issuing contracts and dealing with royalties.You'll often be involved in projects from conception to completion, from receiving copy from authors through to the handover to production staff. ResponsibilitiesĮditorial assistants perform a range of administrative and editorial tasks necessary to the production of publications. With the growth of digital publishing there are increasing opportunities to work for online publications, which can involve editing and writing website content and using social media. Progression to more senior roles such as features editor or commissioning editor may be possible once you've gained the necessary skills and experience.
The tasks that you undertake and your level of responsibility will vary depending on the size of the organisation and the type of publication that you are working on.Īn editorial assistant role is typically an entry-level job for careers in the editorial industry. You'll need a great eye for detail, the ability to spot mistakes and excellent time management skills, so that you always hit strict deadlines.
In this role you'll support senior editorial staff in all aspects of the administration, commissioning, planning and producing of different publications. This includes book, journals, magazines and publicity materials. If you have excellent grammar and communication skills and a keen interest in publishing, consider a career as an editorial assistantĪn editorial assistant provides support at all stages of the publication of printed material and online content.
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