IDB2786 - Publishing Associate

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  • Business Unit
    IRTI
  • Division
    Not Applicable
  • Department
    Knowledge Horizons
  • Country
    Saudi Arabia
  • Location
    Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • Job Grade
    T1
  • Closing Date
    03-Apr-2022
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

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

  1. Resume/CV
  2. Passport-size photograph