Editorial Assistant - Reading, United Kingdom - Psychology Tools Limited
1 week ago
Description
About Psychology Tools
Psychology Tools is an independent mental health publisher.
Founded in 2008, our mission is to develop evidence-based resources to help clinicians deliver effective therapy, and to provide accurate self-help information to the public.
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for an editorial assistant to join the Psychology Tools team, based at our offices in Reading, Berkshire.
Reporting to the editor, operations lead, and the company directors, you will play a key role in our publishing workflow.
Key responsibilities are expected to include:
- Preparation of documents for publication (layout, typesetting)
- Preparation of translated documents & maintenance of our translation database
- Proofing of resources and articles
- Optimising copy for seo
What we're looking for:
- Someone with excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- Attention to detail
- Highly organised with strong prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to work efficient, calmly, and to a high standard under pressure
- Conscientious, organized, efficient & selfmotivated
- Ability to solve problems
- Substantial experience working with Microsoft Office
Essential Criteria
- Strong IT skills
- Detailoriented
- Familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
- Substantial experience working with Microsoft Office
- Experience using MacOS
Desirable
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) relevant to publishing
- Experience using a content management system (
CMS:
e.g. WordPress, Drupal, Django, Modx).
- An interest in psychology or psychological selfhelp
- Previous experience in a junior editorial capacity
Benefits
- Flexible work environment.
- Casual dress.
- 25 days holiday per annum + national holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
Role details
- Schedule: Hours 37.5, Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:30.
- Location: Psychology Tools Reading office.
Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary:
£25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
In person
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