Vacancy – Editor
Dublin Examining Board, the leading supplier of mock Junior and Leaving Certificate examinations in Ireland, is recruiting an Editor to expand its editorial team.  Based in our Lucan office, full and part-time candidates will be considered.  

The Editor will work in all areas of the editorial process, bringing work from commissioning through to publication.  The successful candidate will liaise directly with authors and educators, editing and rewriting text as required (hard copy and on-screen).  It is envisioned that the Editor will have full editing responsibility for a number of exam papers in Maths and Business subjects.

Excellent attention to detail and at least 2 – 4 years’ experience in copyediting / proofreading in a similar role is essential.  Experience in Word is required, while other programs used include Quark Xpress, Corel, Photoshop, etc.  Experience as an educator in the subject areas of Maths and Business, in education publishing or working in Irish would be an advantage.

Applications, including an up to date CV and covering letter detailing specific subject areas of experience and publications, should be sent to Fiona McHenry, HR Manager via email at fmchenry@debexams.ie Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 15th March 2010.

Dublin Examining Board is an equal opportunities employer.

Senior Book Editor - Cork
The Organisation
Cork based Mercier Press is the longest established independent publisher in Ireland. The Company publishes books of Irish interest and its core strengths are in the areas of History, Biography and Memoir, Politics, Business, Sport, Folklore and Heritage, MBS, Children and Literature. For over 65 years, Mercier’s commitment to excellence and innovation has kept the Company at the forefront of Irish publishing. Mercier is the only Irish publisher to be awarded the national HR standard, Excellence Through People, demonstrating our commitment to the personal and professional development of our people.

The Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Senior Editor who will be based at our office in Cork. The Senior Editor will report to the Managing Director and will be primarily responsible for the editorial quality and integrity of our output, as well as editorial strategy and list management. The role would suit someone who has 4 or 5 years editorial experience and is now looking to take the next step in their publishing career.

The successful candidate will have experience in editing and typesetting history and current affairs, have an understanding of the current challenges facing the publishing business and have strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence. Finally, the successful candidate will thrive on the excitement of working with a values driven team, building a legacy for Irish cultural life.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing manuscript and content development for all new titles
• Controlling incoming manuscripts and managing author relationships
• Editing and/or proof reading all books, both copy edit and structural edit as necessary
• Contracting new titles and managing the backlist
• Managing freelancers
• General Administration

• Demonstrated copy editing and proofreading skills
• Mastery of English grammar and punctuation; strong writing skills
• Computer skills: Adobe Creative Suite 2, 3 or 4, Microsoft Office, both Mac and PC proficient
• Meticulous attention to detail, commitment to producing quality product, conscious of tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask and maintain multiple similar projects
• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in English and/or History (Master’s preferable)

For further details or to apply, please email clodagh.feehan@mercierpress.ie, including a cover letter stating why you are interested in the role along with your CV and salary expectation.

Mercier Press is an equal opportunities employer

Freelancer available - Science or educational publishing
Freelance editor, with almost 15 years experience working in publishing - 5 years in academic science journals, almost ten years in educational publishing - is looking to take on new projects. I can carry out editing work, proofreading work, project management, author management and script development work. I have worked on print, CDs and online products - books, storyboards, animations, powerpoints, exam papers and journal articles. My main areas of expertise are science and maths but have worked in other subject areas at school level. Happy to take on small projects (can always squeeze in a few hours work) or larger projects as required. Please contact Sarah at DrSarahMRyan@googlemail.com for further details or a complete CV.
Posted 4th March 2010

Seeking Internship / Employment
If you are looking for someone tolerant, observant, helpful and enquiring to assist you in busy times that will flourish in a creative/administrative environment please consider me for that position.
You will receive in return for a footing in a publishing firm a university educated ex-student (graduated Sept 2009) with a proven record of learning other industries quickly. I will contribute positively to any problems and will do the noxious tasks no one else wants to do.
Relocation is not a problem for me and I am immediately available for an internship or employment.
In an interview you will be able to augment this ad in as much detail as you like.
Thank you.
Name Stephen Lynch
Mobile +353876930155
Email j.s.lynch@gmx.com
Posted 22 February 2010

Seeking Employment
I am seeking employment as a freelance proof-reader and copy-editor. I am a freelance sub-editor with almost three years' experience and have worked on a number of national newspapers, primarily in sport. I have self-published my own book of short stories and have a keen interest in a range of genres and subject matters. Please contact harte.84@hotmail.com or ring Tony on 0868734281 for a full CV.
Posted 22 February 2010

GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES:
Typesetting, Image Preparation, Layout, Prepress, and Cover Design
Whether Full-time or Freelance, Murray & McCarthy Publishing and Design is a complete design and prepress service for book publishers. As the sole employee of the company I am responsible for meeting with customers, designing their projects, providing proofs, printing, finishing, packaging, and delivering the completed projects on time. I also am involved in all aspects of book design from ISBN assignments through to print production and final submissions to the Legal Deposit Libraries for self-published work. My business administration skills range in all aspects of business correspondence, files and IT management, bookkeeping, internet, and email. Please email Ronan Murray at murraypd@eircom.net for further information and CV of qualifications.
Posted 2 February 2010

Translator Available
I am an Italian mother-tongue translator with top-marks graduation in English Language and Literature and a degree thesis on Anglo-Irish studies (Irish folk and fairy tales). I also have a 2-years post graduation habilitation course as a foreign-language teacher.
I am currently looking for translation work from English into Italian.
I have translation experience in the fields of arts, literature, law, education and architecture and I can send my CV on request.
Email and MSN: gurgone.claudio@hotmail.it
fax :0039 011 43 63 287
mobile : 0039 349 185 43 08
website : http://3ltranslations.110mb.com
Skype: Claudio Gurgone
Posted 14 January 2010

Freelancer available to telecommute for writing, editing, translation projects from January 2010
Former academic with 7 years’ experience in publishing, now freelance editor, copyeditor, proofreader, writer, French-English translator. Experience of author-liaison and “ghosting”. Currently freelancing for academic publisher in Oxford, general publishers Dublin & EFL publisher London. Short fiction published Ireland, UK, France, US, Canada. Features for national newspapers and radio. Translation projects for Irish theatre, Paris literary agents, publishers & video games magazines. Strong background in history of ideas, philosophy, literature esp. fiction. Eclectic range of specialised subjects includes Languedoc (esp. wine); Normandy (esp. agriculture); Baroque period literature, art, music; 18th century; Ireland (esp. current affairs & literature); insider knowledge of Paris north-east districts & Moroccan culture & politics. Unbeatable online research skills. Conscientious & reliable: never missed a deadline. maryj.byrne@wanadoo.fr
Posted 4 January 2010