IDB2786 – Publishing Associate

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES::

Publications Support:

• Receive and process requests for new publications.
• Typeset and standardize manuscripts of the Institute’s publications and assist in setting the technical specifications for the printing/publishing to match IsDB/IRTI standard
• Assist in the analysis and evaluation of markets, competing companies, product and digital market requirements.
• Coordinate the publication function including design revision, and editing, as well as supporting the relationship with authors, publishers, and other service providers to ensure timely delivery and quality of publications.
• Assist in research and data gathering for publication materials.
• Keep abreast of the global best practices in terms of quality and standards in the publishing industry and apply the same in the Institute

Publications Distribution:

• Assist in classification, indexing and distribution of IRTI publications
• Coordinate for the printing and shipment of published materials to the clients.
• Assist in marketing and sales of IRTI publications to generate revenues.
• Assist in distribution of publications to various IsDB departments and other institutions upon request
• Assist in organizing IRTI’s participation in seminars, conferences and related events to represent and showcase IRTI’s publications and other services

Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare periodic reports related to IRTI publications for the Management.
• Coordinate the settlement of payments to vendors and service providers.
• Communicate with local and regional distributors for supporting marketing and sale of IRTI publications.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Marketing / Information Management / any relevant discipline.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the publishing field, preferably in an academic / research and / or knowledge products industr

Languages:

•English •Mandatory

•Arabic •Mandatory

•French •Preferred