Editorial Assistant

Job Description

Editorial Assistant Location: Noida, UP, IN, 201306 Salary: Nil Division: Academic Department: Academic India Job Title Title: Editorial Assistant Department: Research Editorial Location: Sector- 62,Noida About the Role The Editorial Assistant provides editorial and administrative support for a multifaceted publishing program. This role supports both commissioning and content development across multiple formats and disciplines. The position involves liaising with authors, editors, reviewers, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project management. Key Accountabilities Provide editorial and administrative support throughout the editorial publishing process under supervision. Assist in project setup, including data entry and running P&Ls using internal systems. Process and track content and data, maintain tracking systems, and support workflow improvements. Handle standard contracts and related documentation, and maintain accurate records. Support authors by addressing routine queries and maintaining author relationships. Learn to manage new-in-paperback projects and multi-contributor works. Prepare content for handover to Production and monitor its progress through the workflow. Process payment requests and manage complimentary access for contributors. Provide administrative support to department heads as needed. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth publishing processes. Contribute positively to departmental and organizational goals through active participation. Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluency in English Strong proofreading and research abilities Proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet tools Ability to work under pressure with accuracy and diplomacy Comfortable working in a virtual environment Please apply on Careers.oup.com 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. Job Category: Publishing & Content