Senior Image and Permissions Researcher Cengage Learning, publisher and distributor of award-winning innovative textbook and technology products for the schools and higher education market in Australia and New Zealand, and other key export markets, is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Image and Permissions Coordinator. This is a diverse and challenging role where you will be contributing to titles published across the school and higher education publishing divisions.
Pictures and copyright assessment for new publications, fee negotiation, copyright clearance, picture research, meeting deadlines and working within budgets are just a few aspects of this pivotal role.
The successful applicant must demonstrate:
• previous experience in a similar position
• project management skills
• the ability to prioritise
• computer literacy
• a sound knowledge of copyright and publishing
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• research and organisational skills
• a capacity to work effectively under pressure
• problem solving skills
• the ability to meet deadlines
Graduate qualifications and previous experience in the book publishing industry will be well regarded. A detailed job description is available to interested applicants.
Applications in writing quoting reference number SIPC2610 should be forwarded to the Human Resources Manager, Cengage Learning,
Level 7, 80 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne 3205 or email to aust.employment@cengage.com by Friday 12 March 2010.
Senior Editor – Secondary
Cengage Learning is seeking a Senior Editor for its Secondary Publishing department, based in Melbourne.
Joining our creative and award-winning team as a Senior Editor will give you the opportunity to show your project management skills and be closely involved in the projects for which you are responsible. Reporting to the Managing Editor, you will be responsible for the editorial management of print and digital projects from manuscript delivery to the pre-press stage. If you are seeking to expand your editorial career, build on your excellent project-management and communication skills, and you enjoy a busy and dynamic environment, this could be the job for you.
You will have: • in-house editorial experience, with editing for the secondary school market being an advantage
• excellent organisational, project management and interpersonal skills
• strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail
• sound knowledge of educational publishing
• knowledge of current production technologies and procedures
• excellent PC skills and experience working with Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PPNT)
• experience in editorial project-management is desirable
You will be able to: • juggle a diverse range of responsibilities while maintaining schedules and budgets
• brief and support freelance editors, proofreaders and indexers
• liaise with production controllers, designers and illustrators
• manage and monitor workflow to meet deadlines
• work as part of a team with a strong desire for success
This is a challenging position that would suit an experienced editor wishing to further their career in a progressive environment. The salary package offered will be commensurate with skills and experience. A detailed
job description is available to interested applicants.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications in writing, quoting reference number
SES0910, should be forwarded to the Human Resources Manager, Cengage Learning, Level 7, 80 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne 3205 or email to
aust.employment@cengage.com by
Wednesday 24 March 2010.
Course Development Coordinator
Cengage Education is a leading distance education training provider, based in Artarmon, Sydney. We are seeking to appoint a Course Development Coordinator to join our Academic Higher Education team. Cengage Education offers a large number of units within the higher education program that undergo revision on a frequent basis. Units consist of unit guides, assessments, textbooks, readings and other learning materials in digital and print formats. The major responsibilities of this role are to coordinate the production and delivery of learning materials to agreed deadlines and to ensure these meet quality assurance standards.
You will be responsible for: • Coordinating the production and delivery of units to agreed standards and deadlines
• Quality assurance
• Assisting in the preparation of unit reviews and student assessment of units
• Providing training and support for all users (internal and external) in the use of the on-line Student Portal and the Repository.
• Regular reporting on status and product delivery
To be successful in this role, you will need:
• Proven experience in the operations of higher education course development, maintenance and delivery
• Understanding of the learning and support requirements of staff and students in the delivery of education and in particular on-line distance learning
• Proven experience in project management and the supervision of contractors
• Appropriate undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications and/or experience in publishing, education and production
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and demonstrate superior problem solving ability
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of computer literacy, ideally with experience in the use of Equella repository and learning management system software (Moodle)
This new and challenging position requires applicants to have knowledge in on-line learning and experience in production and project management. A detailed
job description is available to interested applicants.
Applications in writing, quoting reference number CDC3110, should be emailed to the Human Resources Manager, Cengage Learning
aust.employment@cengage.com by Friday 12 March 2010.
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