International product coordinator, Sydney

Allen & Unwin

Allen & Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher, is looking for a motivated, proactive and capable coordinator to support our international agencies product team. Reporting to the head of international agencies, and working on our extensive and varied agency lists (including Faber & Faber, Granta, Profile Books, Bonnier, Atlantic, Quarto), you will be responsible for the managing of metadata, liaising with our international publishers, inventory management, preparation of material for the sales team and providing general support to the product team.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following skills and experience:

• Fantastic attention to detail
• Highly computer literate (proficiency in Excel in particular, but also Word, Powerpoint, Adobe Acrobat, inventory systems)
• Strong communicator
• Copywriting and proofreading skills
• Well-organised, reliable and motivated
• An avid reader with a passion for books and publishing.

This is an entry-level position in a dynamic and creative environment which would suit a graduate looking for their first step into a career in publishing. Experience in bookselling or publishing would be an advantage, though not essential.

Please email your application and CV to jobs@allenandunwin.com

Application closing date: Friday, 4 November

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