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Current Announcement
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Posted February 1, 2012Marketing Assistant (Part Time), Georgetown University Press
Georgetown University Press seeks a part-time Marketing Assistant to support all departments at the Press by managing and administering its press-wide FileMaker Pro database. The Marketing Assistant will work with staff to make changes and improvements to the database as necessary; maintain the population of sales and fulfillment data; maintain efficient, accurate, and frequent flow of data to all appropriate industry contacts via ONIX feed; manage and administer the Press website by performing frequent upload of information to the site, updating content, analyzing statistics and sales, and ensuring that all the information on the site is correct.
Bachelor’s degree required; up to one year of experience in publishing, preferably scholarly or nonfiction; proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop, Filemaker Pro or other databases. Excellent proofreading, writing, and organizational skills, as well as ability to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
To apply, submit cover letter and resume by 2/13/12 by email to gla2@georgetown.edu. Please be sure to indicate “Application: Marketing Assistant” in the email subject line.
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Posted January 24, 2012Editorial Project Manager, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD ASHP seeks an Editorial Project Manager to work within its Special Publishing Division to manage the development of all Special Publishing products including print publications and eLearning courses from contract signature to publication. This individual will oversee all activities and procedures associated with the development of both professional and academic publications including author support, schedule creation and tracking, manuscript reviews and preparation, and management of art programs. Candidate must have a college degree with a minimum of five years experience in editorial management and product development. Experience in health care a plus. Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work independently and coordinate multiple complex projects. Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to hrd@ashp.org. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. EOE. __ ____________________________________________________
Posted January 24, 2012
Editorial Assistant, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Bethesda, MD
ASHP seeks an Editorial Assistant to work within its Special Publishing Division to provide
and coordinate support services to the ASHP Special Publishing Division and Publications Production Center.
Individual will be expected to manage a variety of publishing related tasks from routine publishing related administrative and office tasks to working with the Director, Acquisitions Editor and Editorial Project manager on project review and development.
College degree required. Ability to type 60 words per minute and experience in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have attention to detail in all aspects of work. Should be team-oriented, able to
work independently and manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis.
Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to hrd@ashp.org. Please include the job title in the subject line of the email. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply. EOE.
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Posted December 23, 2011
Freelance Editor, Bernan Press
Due to Budget cutbacks, the U.S. Census Bureau has decided to end the Statistical Abstract
of the United States with 2012 edition. Bernan Press would like to ensure that this invaluable
reference continues. To that end, we are seeking freelance editors and consultants to format
large text files; research, collect, and edit large bodies of business, labor, economic, and
other government data; and assist with other tasks associated with this publication. These editors and consultants will work with other members of the Bernan Press staff to ensure the timeliness,
accuracy, and overall content quality of the Statistical Abstract.
The ideal candidates will have a working knowledge of economics and social sciences and
2+ years experience using MS Office, especially Word and Excel. A successful candidate
will have an eye for detail, be able to learn new procedures, and meet strict deadlines. Accuracy
in the accumulation, assembly, and presentation of these important data is paramount.
To submit cover letter and resume for this opening, please follow this link:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ROWMAN&cws=1&rid=70
<http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ROWMAN&cws=1&rid=70>
The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
Lanham, MD
E.O.E - M/F/V/D
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Freelance Copyeditors and Proofreaders, Publications Professionals
To apply for on-site assignments, call 703-934-4499 or email Barb Hart.
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