Description : Editorial Assistant Journals ? (�26,000-�28,000) ? 12 month FTC ? Hybrid Role. Company : SAGE Publications, Inc.. Location : Hybrid remote in London EC1Y
Overview:
Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.
About Sage:
Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.
Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:
- Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
- Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
- Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas
About our Team:
The Journals Editorial department is a thriving team of intelligent, highly productive people who are passionate about research. We are responsible for the management, development and growth of a large portfolio of valuable, high quality journals. We work closely with external editors, society partners, and internal colleagues to drive the success and long-term sustainability of the programme.
Could you be our new Editorial Assistant ? Are you?
- Interested in learning about journal publishing?
- A well-organised, proactive person, who constantly looks for the best ways to get the job done?
- A confident communicator who can liaise with key contacts within the company and externally?
- Proficient at using standard IT packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)?
Your new role:
- Supporting members of the team in helping journals and their editors to develop their reach and impact;
- Preparing publishing reports for presentation to journal editors and society partners, keeping to deadlines;
- Sending out in the drafting of, and chasing in, contracts and addenda;
- Maintaining accurate information in our systems and databases;
- Managing changes to author submission guidelines;
- Researching the market and new business opportunities;
- Producing analysis of citations and other key metrics;
- Supporting social media strategies;
- Liaising with journal editors and societies (e.g. to request information or answer queries);
- Arranging meetings, taking minutes and organising travel for selected members of the team;
- Coordinating discrete projects for the department;
- Providing information for colleagues within Editorial and other departments.
Overview of benefits:
- 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
- 2 additional ’floating days’ of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.
- Life assurance
- Income protection
- Access to Sage books and journals
- Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
- Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.
Other benefits, which may change include:
- Sage lunches held weekly in the office
- Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
- Home working allowance
- Travel insurance
- Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
- Access to the company doctor
- Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
- Anniversary trip
