Intern Production Editor - London, United Kingdom - Elsevier

Elsevier

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Summary

Are you looking for your first role in Publishing since finishing your degree or have some Publishing experience that you want to develop within one of the largest medical journals in the country? Then this role could be your first or next step in your career

The Production Editor is responsible for all aspects of page layout for

You will begin the role with a mentor from the Lancet Production team and shadow them and the Production Editors in their day-to-day tasks.

You will work in a diverse and multicultural environment.

You will learn all aspects of the Production Editor job and help the team with regular layouts, corrections, and styling, and you will shadow a journal press cycle from beginning to end.

You will also get the opportunity to shadow other roles in
_The_

Lancet_ Production and the wider

_Lancet_ group.

Ultimately, you will gain excellent Production Editor experience in a fast-paced publishing organisation.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

Produce page layout for _The Lancet_ journals
Input editorial corrections into existing layouts
Occasional text and table styling
Liaise with illustrators re page proofs and make illustration amends
Keep external suppliers and internal departments informed of relevant information and decisions at all times
Liaise with Editorial, Production Controller, and Recruitment and Classified Advertising Sales to prepare specialty journal pages for press
Ensure that _The Lancet_ specialty journal files are sent to the correct place, in the required formats at the time scheduled
Attend regular meetings with assistant editors to ensure workflow is as effective as possible
Provide help to other members of staff where necessary

Key Competencies

Interpersonal Skills:_
Ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure
Ability to work in a team and on own initiative
Meticulous attention to detail and a good eye for layout and design
Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers
General Knowledge and

Technical Skills:
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Previous knowledge of InDesign an advantage, but not essential. Training will be provided

Flexible Working:
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.

With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people.

With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Scope for working from home and in the London Wall office
Working flexible hours flexing the times you work in the day around your core hours of 9:30am5:30pm
Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

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