We now have an opportunity for an experienced Assistant Editor to join a leading STM publisher in London.  You will take articles through to publication for a range of prestigious STM journals to the highest possible standard.

Key duties:

·          Regularly edit and deliver articles in primary research and review material

·          Check and correct cover and contents material

·          Follow and update editorial style guide

·          Meet weekly targets as necessary

·          Provide input to press releases and weekly meetings

·          Liaise closely with internal departments, authors and senior editors

·          Build relationships and negotiate with external fast-track editors

Experience / skills required:

·          Ability to work in a team and keep to strict weekly deadlines

·          Knowledge of biological and medical sciences

·          Some experience of working in publishing

·          Good use of English

·          Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·          Firm knowledge of Microsoft Word, InCopy and editorial tracking system Preprint Manager

·          An undergraduate or postgraduate degree in biological or related science or equivalent