Editorial Assistant

Thomson Reuters is a global leader in providing essential information to the world's businesses and professionals in Law, Financial Services, Tax & Accounting, Media & News, 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 relevent, insightful information and intuitive supporting systems we provide enable our customers to be successful. Thomson Reuters has operations in 94 countries around the globe. More information about Thomson Reuters and its financial performance can be found on www.ThomsonReuters.com PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESKey member of publishing team responsible for providing editorial support for publication and maintenance of 800+ titles across Law School Publishing business.  MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY Contract Administration:  As part of Publishing team, draft and report on contracts for new and revised publications; coordinate traffic flow for contracts among authors, potential authors, and internal groups; forecast new and revised publications based on contract delivery dates. (25%)  Expense Administration:  Coordinate with Finance, Accounts Payable and Royalty Accounting on payment of expenses and Royalties (25%) Information Management:   Support publishing team in maintaining publication plan including publication schedules, revenue projections and management of complimentary copy expenses; obtain and run reports for publishing staff and authors on product sales, book adoptions, publishing schedules, etc. (20%) Copyright Permissions:  Administer copyright permissions for all West Academic products, making independent decisions on grants/denials of requests (10%) Author/Customer Communication:  Initiate and respond to correspondence with authors, law professors and customers on wide-range of subjects, including contracts, royalties, product information, adoption information, AP, etc. (10%) Special Projects:  Work with Director of Publishing and Publisher on special projects. (10%) EducationBA or BS in Business or equivalent experience  Previous ExperienceExperience in academic publishing, editorial or related business experience preferred but not required Knowledge and Skills Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Good analytical skills Ability to work independently and in a team setting Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Interest in legal academia preferred but not requiredThomson 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. Company: Thomson Reuters Location: Minneapolis, MN 55401 Job Status Full Time, Employee Job Category: Editorial/Writing Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)