Publishing Assistant

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

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Job Overview

This Publishing Assistant is responsible for providing support for the publishing team and Director at Georgetown University Press, performing a number of critical functions and interacting with colleagues throughout the Press. The job also has a virtual office management component.

In particular, the incumbent in the role processes contracts; maintains records; works with acquisitions and rights departments on author relations, including sending proposals/manuscripts for peer review , formatting manuscripts, and processing subsidiary rights and permissions; royalty administration; overseeing the acquisition of computer equipment and managing the relationship with UIS; coordinating shipments and marketing collateral for academic conferences; and general support for the virtual office environment.

This role offers the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of publishing and how a Press operates.

Work Interactions

This role provides crucial support throughout the publishing process, from administering the peer review process of a book, through processing contracts, paying royalties, and coordinating academic conferences.

This work provides fund...

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