Job Description

• Full-time, 12-month contract
• Salary: \xc2\xa328,000 to \xc2\xa332,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working potential, based in Central London
• Closing date: 3 September 2023

is the leading global publisher of illustrated books on the visual arts, architecture, design and popular culture. We are seeking a bright, energetic and resourceful graduate to provide comprehensive support to the Director of Publishing and Digital, including project development and project management across a range of titles. This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the most dynamic teams in illustrated publishing across a list that includes design, architecture, fashion, photography, technology, lifestyle, popular culture and illustrated reference.

This is a varied role requiring excellent organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment. You should be enthusiastic, self-motivated, self-confident and responsible, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a small team. You will have a keen eye for detail and a passion for impeccable spelling and grammar.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Director of Publishing and Digital to develop projects, entering and monitoring them in internal systems (Libro), and assisting through the stages needed to commission individual titles, from P&L and to contract.
• Author liaison and commissioning support, to include coordinating and chasing the delivery of text and illustrations; assessing manuscripts and picture lists in relation to the original outline and relaying development edits and comments to authors; dealing directly with issues and questions raised by authors.
• Researching new book ideas, authors and competition; research for revised editions; drafting and analysing estimates; drafting contracts; requesting and analysing picture fee estimates
• Some administrative support arising from the activities above.

Skills & Experience:

• A good Humanities degree
• A demonstrable interest in and knowledge of visual arts and culture.
• Solid experience at a book publisher (ideally illustrated) or the publishing department of a museum, gallery or university - including editorial and project management experience.
• First-class command of English spelling and grammar, and a keen eye for detail.
• Self-motivation, the ability to prioritise tasks and to work with others flexibly.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly focused, energetic and enthusiastic, particularly about illustrated books.
• Reliable, methodical and conscientious, even under pressure.
• Capable of calmly sustaining and delivering a varied workload to a very high standard.
• Flexible, open-minded, adaptable and resilient.
• Responsible and capable of inspiring respect and confidence.
• Discreet and trustworthy.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

At Thames & Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants\' experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle at . Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements listed in the Skills and Experience above. The deadline for applications is Sunday 3 September 2023

Apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket
• Discounts off our lovely T&H books and co-editions
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide

And more!

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