Position: Editorial Assistant

Department: Publishing

Type of vacancy: Permanent

Reporting to: Editorial Manager

Start Date: March 2026

Key Responsibilities/Tasks

• Picture research for primary and post-primary titles
• Processing copyright clearance for primary and post-primary titles
• Proofreading and copyediting as required
• Collating and checking text and PDF corrections
• Keying and formatting text
• Photocopying, scanning and printing
• General administration and correspondence

Key Competencies/Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience/Qualifications

• Third-level qualification
• Proofreading and copyediting experience
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Please apply with CV and covering letter by Friday 13 February to Gill Education, Hume Avenue, Park West, Dublin 12. Email: careers@gill.ie