Edward Elgar Publishing Inc. 9 Dewey Ct NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Year NORTHAMPTON MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Journalist/Editor Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Preferred Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: Edward Elgar Publishing, a leading scholarly publisher in economics, business and management, law and the social sciences, has an opening for an Editorial Assistant. The Editorial Assistant is responsible for checking manuscripts for completeness, accuracy, permissions issues and style issues and corresponding with authors and volume editors. They will prepare the manuscripts and accompanying forms and coordinate with the UK-based production team. They will be responsible for writing book descriptions, researching cover images and soliciting endorsement quotes. Located in our Northampton, MA office, the ideal applicant will possess: ? excellent communication skills including perfect grammar ? a college degree and keen interest in publishing ? a keen eye for detail ? exemplary project management skills and an ability to prioritize and keep on top of their workload ? the ability to work well on their own initiative. A detailed job description is available on request. Please apply by email including cover letter and resume to our Editorial Department at: elgarsubmissions@e-elgar.com Closing date: June 29, 2018 Benefits: Health, Dental, 401K Our office is in downtown Northampton near bus routes and the bike path. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Requirements: ? excellent communication skills including perfect grammar ? a college degree and keen interest in publishing ? a keen eye for detail ? exemplary project management skills and an ability to prioritize and keep on top of their workload ? the ability to work well on their own initiative.