
(Closed) Job vacancy: Publishing Assistant
This has now closed.
We are looking for a Publishing Assistant to join The Emma Press team. You will run the in-house publicity campaigns, post out webshop orders, and manage a range of operational and administrative responsibilities. This role requires organisational skills, personal time management skills, strong communication and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
This is an entry-level job, and we don’t expect any prior experience in publishing. The role will suit a self-motivated, creative person with excellent writing skills, a keen eye for aesthetics, a strong grasp of Excel, an instinct for publicity, and the ability to pick up new systems easily and to optimise processes. This role is ideal for an all-rounder with an interest in the operational side of publishing, the ability to work independently, and a desire for a varied job.
- Salary: £21,000 per annum pro rata
- Contract: Part-time, 18-month fixed term contract, with a 6-month probation period
- Hours: Three days a week (potential for flexible working hours)
- Location: Workshop 4 Spectacle Works, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B18 6HT
Please read the full job description before applying.
The Emma Press wishes to encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
The deadline is 12 noon Thursday 1st July 2021.
First-round interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd July via video call.
Please note that applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK.