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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Job Title
 
 
 
 Editorial Assistant, Academic
 
 
 
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 Reports to
 
 
 
 Senior Production Editor
 
 
 
 Date
 
 
 
 July 2024
 
 
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 Job Purpose
 
 
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 To contribute to Pre-press editorial activities of Academic titles. To take responsibility for Pre-press projects and tasks under the supervision of the Senior Production Editor, and to offer general assistance in working with authors, copyeditors, freelancers, typesetters, project vendors, indexers, designers, illustrators and others in taking projects forward and ensuring their successful publication. The job also includes proofreading text and covers of print and digital titles, and checking advance copies received from printers.
 
 
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 Dimensions
 
 
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 Financial:
 
 
 
 Project management or task completion within an agreed budget and demonstrable contribution to successful print publication
 
 
 
 Staff:
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with other desk editors/ commissioning editors/ sales persons/ marketing colleagues and vendors
 
 
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 Other:
 
 
 
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 Working on an agreed schedule after discussion with the Senior Production Editor
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 Maintaining relationship with production colleagues
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 Principal Accountabilities
 
 
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 Editorial Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Handle different book projects and tasks in Pre-press production
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 Proofread text and cover files for both print and digital products
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 Coordinate with design vendors for generating cover files
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 Maintain quality standards set by the Press
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 Ensure that all vendors and freelancers adhere to our quality standards
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 Provide constant feedback to vendors for quality issues
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 Coordinate with the Senior Production Editor on content-related issues that may need to be resolved during the course of a project
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 Stick to the Press' font policies and other compliance policies
 
 
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 Additional Duties
 
 
 
 To carry out any other duties which may be reasonably expected of you by your immediate manager or the Head of Academic Publishing.
 
 
 
 Press Policies and Procedures
 
 
 
 To abide by all Press policies and procedures, as detailed in your contract of employment and the Staff Handbook, e.g., code of ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, health and safety, e-mail and Internet use and standards of behaviour.
 
 
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 Context
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 Operating Environment:
 
 
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 Successful and error-free publication of print and digital Academic titles
 
 
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 Framework &amp; Boundaries:
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 Pre-press workflow
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 Adhering to the Press' font policy and other compliance policies
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 Organisation:
 
 
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 Organization chart is understood.
 
 
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 Relationships
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 Subordinates:
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 Manage freelance editors and other vendors
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 Check their quality of work whenever required
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 Weekly publishing updates
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 Updates on a task may be required at any point in time
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 Discuss timeline of all tasks and project assigned
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 Commissioning, marketing and sales colleagues
 
 
 
 Outside The Company
 
 
 
 Publishing vendors, designers, illustrators
 
 
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 Knowledge and Experience
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 The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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 The ability to communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing
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 Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and quickly to tight deadlines
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 A high standard of computer literacy
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 Reading comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
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 Writing comprehension -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
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 Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.
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 Judgement and decision making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
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 Familiarity with the style guides, especially the Chicago Manual of Style, desirable.
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 Job Challenge(s):
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 Editorial assistants need to be train themselves quickly in whatever systems they are expected to use and whatever tasks they are expected to carry out.
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 Time management &ndash; certain projects or tasks can have sharp deadlines which need to be understood well before a it is taken up for execution.
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 Maintaining professional relationship and work balance with all vendors
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Editorial Assistant - 6603

<div><div><div><ul><li><div>Salary:</div><div>
Competitive
</div></li><li><div>Location:</div><div>
Lahore
</div></li><li><div>Country:</div><div>
Pakistan
</div></li><li><div>Business Unit:</div><div>
Cambridge International
</div></li><li><div>Vacancy Type:</div><div>
Permanent
</div></li><li><div>Closing Date:</div><div>
3 December 2025
</div></li></ul></div></div><div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Meet the recruiter</h2>
Aleksandra Aleksandrova
aleksandra.aleksandrova@cambridge.org</div></div></div>
 <div>Salary: Competitive

Location: Multan, Pakistan

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time 


Are you passionate about education and eager to make a significant impact in the international school education? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! 

Cambridge International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world's best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career.

We are seeking a Manager for South Punjab who will be responsible for nurturing existing relationships with schools and individuals throughout the territory and formulating plans aligned to schools' unique needs. This individual will play a key role in enhancing Cambridge International's presence within the education sector and supporting the training requirements of Cambridge schools in the area. The position also involves developing new strategic relationships and strengthening existing relationships to drive substantial business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader in a new and important role. 


The Role

Based in Multan, the successful candidate should expect significant travel around South of Punjab as well as other part of the Punjab province. In collaboration with both regional colleagues and UK-based teams, the Manager will identify and pursue opportunities to facilitate market expansion, including organising educational seminars, conferences, community events and other sector events.

Further responsibilities and accountabilities include:
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<li>Supporting and managing existing school relationships in the South Punjab to ensure their needs are adequately addressed. The role will also assist teams overseeing compliance, inspections, registration of new schools, training programmes, research initiatives, and other school-related matters.</li>
<li>Driving sales growth across South Punjab, you will engage extensively with the network of schools and potential educational partners.</li>
<li>You will contribute as part of a team dedicated to strengthening relationships with stakeholders such as Cambridge schools, governmental bodies, higher education institutions, and other relevant parties. Working closely with functional leads and teams in both Pakistan and Cambridge is essential to fulfilling these objectives.</li>
<li>Representing Cambridge at national conferences and exhibitions, you will liaise with diverse stakeholder groups by presenting information about Cambridge programmes and qualifications.</li></ul> 
 
Additionally, you will remain informed about educational policies in Pakistan, particularly in Punjab, to advise the Senior Manager Punjab and Deputy Country Director, Assessment, Pakistan, on strategic issues. 


About You

A university degree is required. A comprehensive understanding of Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment, its programmes, competitors, and educational policies in Pakistan and internationally is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in business development and possess strong negotiation skills. Excellent stakeholder engagement, interpersonal, diplomatic, and communication abilities are also critical for success in this role.

Credibility with school leaders and education policymakers is important, along with effective communication. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate across teams as needed. 

Additionally, you will bring the following skills:
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<li>Team player with ability to build relationships locally and internationally</li>
<li>Fluency in English and Urdu language</li>
<li>Problem-solving</li>
<li>Confident in communication and presentations</li>
<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT literacy</li></ul> 


Rewards and benefits
 
 
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
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<li>24 days annual leave per annum plus the statutory public holidays</li>
<li>Private Medical Healthcare &ndash; includes a spouse or partner and up to two dependants.</li>
<li>Utility allowance</li>
<li>Provident Fund</li>
<li>Discretionary Annual Bonus</li></ul> 


Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 3rd December 2025. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place toward the end of December.

We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: 
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<li>First stage virtual interview via MS Teams (approx. 45 mins).
 
You'll be provided with a brief for a role related task which will need completion and return in advance of your interview.</li>
<li>Final stage interview/meeting with the Country Director.</li> 
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If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. 

We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter 


Why join us
We are a strong team of 20 experienced, diligent, and supportive individuals based in offices across Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. We work collaboratively across the country to achieve high quality support to our schools and teachers so that they can provide excellent teaching and learning in classrooms.
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe &ndash; for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press &amp; Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities</div>

Manager, South Punjab

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Editorial Assistant - 6603

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