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SalaryAre you looking to develop valuable editing skills while using your organisational talents? This is an opportunity to join a small team dedicated to providing superior results for clients. We are looking for an organised, motivated person who is looking towards a future in the publishing industry.
Apricot Zebra Pty Ltd has been providing high-quality publishing advice, project management, research, writing, editing, proofreading and indexing services to government agencies since 2010.
The Editorial Assistant role combines administrative and basic editing tasks. The role is extremely varied, so you'll need to be flexible in managing your time. The position is 100% remote, so you’ll need to be self-directed and highly motivated.
The administrative side of the role involves most aspects of small business administration and client liaison. The editing side is a trainee position with great potential for progression to a more senior editing role in the company.
Responsibilities
The Editorial Assistant’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
Administration
- Liaising with clients
- Coordinating external suppliers
- Coordinating project tasks and timelines
- Updating the company’s shared diary and work schedule
- Preparing quotes
- Updating spreadsheets and web pages, including our web-based project management interface
Editing
- Basic editing tasks
- MS Word formatting
- Learning and development activities
Qualifications and personal characteristics
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- A strong client focus
- Interest in government, editing and publishing
- Proven organisational/administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team
