Publishing Professional Apprentice (Managing Editorial)

Assisting with moving titles through the editorial and production process, learning about copy-edits, proofreads and indexes, and preparing artwork for print Helping to oversee various editions of books (including ebooks and reissues – previously published titles given an updated new cover look), understanding how each format is prepared Working closely with commissioning editors, authors, production controllers, artworkers and other colleagues to keep projects on track Monitoring projects, attending progress meetings, updating schedules, and helping to ensure that all materials are received on time to meet print deadlines Assisting with copy-editing and proofreading text, for example by checking cover blurbs and artwork, or catalogues for the sales and rights teams Working with our brilliant freelance proofreaders, copy-editors and indexers, including learning about booking the right person for the job and quality-checking their work Provide general administrative support to the Managing Editorial team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the department

Training:

To meet the requirements of the Level 4 Publishing Professional apprenticeship programme, you will need to spend 6 hours a week of your time undertaking off-the-job learning, which will include:

Formal training, including online learning and internal learning events1-2-1s with your coach and line manager. Observing and shadowing colleagues. Writing up learning reflections for your portfolio.

Training Outcome:

Full-time work.

Employer Description:
Pan Macmillan publishes a broad and vibrant range of books for audiences of all ages – from dazzling bestsellers to influential prize-winners, books to inspire lifelong readers and listeners, to enduring classics for generations to come. The fourth largest UK publisher, they pride themselves on publishing successfully and sustainably and are committed to working together to positively impact culture and society at large. Each of their imprints is distinctive, containing the carefully curated collections of different kinds of books published for the widest possible readership. These imprints comprise Bluebird, Bramble, Campbell Books, Harriman House, First Ink, Kingfisher, Macmillan, Macmillan Business, Macmillan Children’s Books, Macmillan Collector’s Library, Mantle, Nightfire, One Boat, Pan, Picador and Tor. Pan Macmillan is part of Macmillan Publishers International Ltd (MPIL), a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company based in Stuttgart.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working