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Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing essential information to the world's businesses and professionals in Law, Financial Services, Tax & Accounting, Media, Healthcare and Scientific Research. With our deep expertise and understanding of these professions, we are able to offer our customers a broad range of innovative products and services. The relevant, insightful information and intuitive supporting systems we provide enable our customers to be successful. Thomson Reuters has operations in 93 countries around the globe. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com. The Scientific business of Thomson Reuters provides information and knowledge to accelerate research, discovery and innovation. Our authoritative, accurate and timely information is essential for drug companies to discover new drugs and get them to market faster; researchers to find relevant papers and know what's newly published in their subject; and businesses to optimize their intellectual property and find competitive intelligence. We will create the research platforms and services of the future that will power our customers toward business and personal success. This position involves coordinating, editing and proofreading publications within the Scientific & Content Development area, including both print and online publications. This person is responsible for ensuring both the quality and the timeliness of the journals/publications in Barcelona. Contacts: Persons in all other areas of the Publications Department. Persons in all other departments within Scientific & Content Development (Biomarkers, Genomics & Targets, Pharmacology & Clinical Medicine, Chemistry, Literature and Information Services), as well as Operations and Product Strategy groups. Authors. Key Responsibilities/Duties: Edit and proofread texts/figures/tables according to house style; prepare manuscripts for layout. Send page proofs to and resolve queries with authors. Control insertion of advertisements in print publications. Undertake final review of print publication issue with Editor-in-Chief before sending to printer; review and approve final plotter. Alert Electronic Publications Production Manager or equivalent to readiness for online publication. Effectively control and communicate programming. Continuously communicate with and provide feedback to Commissioning and Production Assistants and other Editors. Train and guide writers/staff with regard to style and data entry. Use our databases for enhancing and improving publications/Alert appropriate department of errors in our databases discovered during the editorial process. Show effective personal planning and time management. Achieve, maintain and promote consistent quality standards. Maintain awareness of changes to editorial policies and procedures. Maintain a flexible and adaptable approach towards process change. Take a proactive approach to problem solving and process improvement. Deputize for team members as and when required. Take responsibility for identifying own training and development needs on an ongoing basis. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by line manager/director on a permanent or temporary basis. Make positive efforts to promote personal safety and that of others by taking reasonable care at work, by carrying out the requirements of the law or following recognized codes of practice provided or advised by management to ensure safe working practices. Skills: Native English speaker with Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or a related field. Degree level or equivalent in science (preferably life sciences) is a plus. At least four years experience in science journalism/writing/editing . Proactive, with good language skills, attention to detail, computer literacy and strong organisational skills. Good team player with the ability to work on own initiative. Good interpersonal skills. Well organized and disciplined with regard to policy, procedure and standards. Ability to set priorities and be flexible in a changing environment. Ability to identify problems and apply creative and effective solutions. Ability to deal with complex and demanding information. Experience in retrieving information from various sources. Effective time management. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks under pressure. Thomson Reuters employees take pride in providing our customers around the world with information that is timely, accurate, unbiased and trusted. We have a profound respect for the professions and customers we serve and define our success in terms of their success. Our work environment is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. We have a result-oriented culture that demands excellence, agility, and the desire to move quickly and precisely to seize opportunities. Our environment is both challenging and supportive - we give employees the opportunity to develop their skills and do their best work. Thomson Reuters values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees in all its operations around the world regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under country or local law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to tsh-emea.rrhhprous@thomsonreuters.com by 21 February. © Copyright 2010 by European Association of Science Editors Top of Page |
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