International product coordinator, Sydney

Allen & Unwin

Allen & Unwin, Australia’s largest independent book publisher, is looking for a motivated, proactive and capable coordinator to support our international agencies product team. Reporting to the head of international agencies, and working on our extensive and varied agency lists (including Faber & Faber, Profile Books, Canongate, Bonnier, Atlantic and Quarto), you will be responsible for managing metadata, liaising with our international publishers, preparing material for the sales team and providing general support to the international team.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following skills and experience:

• Exceptional attention to detail
• High computer literacy (proficiency in Excel in particular, but also Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, inventory systems)
• Strong communication skills
• Copywriting and proofreading skills
• Well-organised, reliable and motivated
• An avid reader with a passion for books and publishing.

This is an entry-level position in a dynamic and creative environment, which would suit a graduate looking for their first step into a career in publishing. Experience in bookselling or publishing would be an advantage, though not essential.

Please email your application letter and CV to jobs@allenandunwin.com.

Application closing date: Friday 6 September.

Job details

Job: International Product Coordinator
Company: Allen & Unwin
Location: Crows Nest, Sydney
Work type: Full time
Application closing date: 6 September 2024
Email: jobs@allenandunwin.com

Category: Jobs