Publishing Assistant, Journals

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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.

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

Ownershipofrespondingtosomeexternal queries and requestsfrom 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 excellentservice

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
Technical / Functional

Responsive

Communicate effectively and build strong relationships

Well Organised

Ability to multi-task

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.

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