Editorial Assistant

Job Title

Title: Editorial Assistant

Department: Content Development, Databases (Research Editorial)

Location: Sector - 62, Noida, India

About the Role

Introduction

Are you looking to start your career in publishing with a globally respected organization? At Oxford University Press, we are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to join our Research Editorial Databases team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the editorial publishing lifecycle while working alongside experienced publishing professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

As one of the world's leading academic publishers, OUP combines a rich heritage with a forward-looking approach to innovation and digital publishing. This role offers exposure to content development, editorial operations, author management, and publishing systems, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in academic publishing.

Opportunity

As an Editorial Assistant, you will:

• Provide editorial and administrative support across all stages of the publishing process.
• Assist with project setup and maintain accurate product and content data within internal systems.
• Process, track, review, and manage content and metadata across multiple publishing platforms.
• Support contract administration, including issuing contracts, maintaining records, and responding to routine queries.
• Act as a key contact for authors, editors, reviewers, contributors, and other stakeholders, ensuring a positive experience and timely resolution of queries.
• Process payment requests and complimentary access requests accurately and efficiently.
• Support departmental operations through reporting, document preparation, meeting coordination, and administrative activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Production, and Royalties to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Assist with preparing content for production, updating metadata, and supporting publishing workflows from content development through publication.

Impact

This role is critical to ensuring the smooth delivery of OUP's database publishing programme. Your work will help authors, editors, and internal stakeholders collaborate effectively while supporting the publication of high-quality academic content. You will contribute directly to the successful management of publishing projects and the continued growth and impact of OUP’s global academic publishing portfolio.

About You

Essential Criteria

• Strong organizational, time-management, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proofreading, research, and attention-to-detail capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a hybrid and cross-functional environment.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous internship, work experience, or exposure to publishing, editorial, content management, administration, or project coordination.
• Understanding of academic publishing or digital content workflows.
• Experience working with databases, content management systems, or metadata management tools.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects and stakeholder groups simultaneously.

Queries

Please contact [email protected] with any queries relating to this role. To ensure a smooth application process, please submit your CV through this link rather than via email.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

Salary

Dependent on skills and experience.