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- Assistant Editor, Medical Journal bs6421
- Closing date: 12.09.08
- Company: Inspired Selection
- Location: London (Central)
- Type: Editorial, Journals, STM
- Salary Range:
£22,000 - £26,000 depending on skills and experience
- Reference: bs6421
- Description:
Our client is one of the world’s leading publishers of science and health information. They serve more than 30 million scientists, students, and health and information professionals worldwide. As a leading scientific publisher, they work with many Nobel Prize winners and other esteemed members of the scientific community
A global company, they employ more than 7,000 people in over 75 locations in 25 countries and can offer excellent working conditions and prospects. This role works on a flagship title in their portfolio, one of the world’s leading independent general medical journals.
Reporting to the Managing Editor, you will edit and deliver primary research articles, review articles, editorial sections, comments sections and more. Editing will be both on-screen and in hard copy, and will be for both print and online versions of the journal. You will also re-write text where necessary and write your own talking points and press releases when necessary. This role is very communicative and you will be working closely within a highly motivated team. As such you will liaise with authors, Production, Senior Editors, and illustrators on a regular basis and will also attend conferences to report on matters of interest.
The successful candidate will hold a degree in biological sciences (at least a BSc 2i) and will have a good knowledge of biological and medical sciences. With proven postgraduate experience in science or publishing, you will have the ability to edit and write to a very high standard. You will also demonstrate strong negotiation and verbal communications skills, and will be passionate and enthusiastic about scientific publishing.
For a full description of the role, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Send your CV and details of your current salary to Amelia Cranfield at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency.
Contact: Amelia Cranfield
E: amelia@inspiredselection.co.uk
T: 0207 440 1494
Closing Date: CVs ASAP please. Early applications may be prioritised.
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 (dep. on skills and exp.)
- Contact:
- amelia@inspiredselection.co.uk
- Amelia Cranfield, Inspired Selection
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