Publishing Assistant, Journals Job at Oxford University Press in New York

Job Title: Publishing Assistant, Journals
Location: New York, NY, US, 10016
Salary: 52,155-54,000
Division: Academic
Department: Journals Editorial
Job Description:

As the world's largest university press, Oxford University Press combines global reach with a deep understanding of local audiences. We are committed to publishing serious non-fiction and partnering with authors whose authority, insight, and originality illuminate the issues that shape public discourse. If you share that passion, you may be an ideal fit for us.
With a presence in more than 50 countries and millions of customers worldwide, OUP publishes books that inform debate, illuminate the past, and help shape the future. An idea championed at OUP can have truly global impact.
Purpose of the Job

You will be a key member of our global Publishing Support Team, providing administrative and editorial support across our multi-disciplinary portfolio of academic Journals.
Principal Accountabilities/Key Result Areas

Assist in the management of existing journals through administrative and research support
Prepare the regular publishing update reports for journals covering a wide range of performance measures
Provide regular data reports and analytics to support and develop journal strategies
Completing relevant payments and tracking efficiently and accurately
Ensuring journal home pages are up to date, for example by maintaining Editorial Board details, or adding new data or features
Ownership of responding to some external queries and requests from editors and/or societies, as well as internal staff, via email
Work collaboratively and productively with other functional groups (especially production, marketing, digital) to deliver an excellent service
Organize meetings, attending and taking minutes as appropriate, undertaking catering, travel and room booking arrangements and paying of expenses
Assist in maintaining the journals contracts repository and maintain best practice in data management
Assist in the acquisition process with preparation of proposals, participation in transition and launch meetings, as appropriate
Work with other OUP journals departments as required to accomplish tasks and enhance communications between staff in relevant offices
Special projects as assigned, including assisting with organization of Oxford Journals Executive Summit
Knowledge and Experience

You should be able to demonstrate
Good organizational skills and the ability to work independently
The ability to pick up new tasks and learn new systems and processes quickly
A good team spirit and the ability to work collaboratively
Self-discipline with the ability to manage and balance priorities under time pressure
Good attention to detail and numeracy
Excellent spoken and written English
Experience with Microsoft Office products
Key Competencies

Behaviour

Responsive
Communicate effectively and build strong relationships
Well Organised
Ability to multi-task
Technical / Functional

Data gathering
Data interpretation
Reporting
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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