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achievements
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Lynne Reilly

Newtongrange,Midlothian

Summary

Offering strong organisational and communication skills gained through publishing and administrative roles. Computer literate with knowledge of editing and production processes within academic book publishing and a keen eye for detail. Ready to use and develop these skills to support the Editorial Manager in delivering the Society's strategy and vision.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Editor

NMS Enterprises Ltd
Edinburgh
09.2008 - 11.2024
  • Company overview: Publishing arm of National Museums Scotland
  • Typesetting and internal book design
  • Copy-editing and proofreading
  • Drawing up contracts, print specifications and print orders
  • Dealing with text copyright, Creative Commons and permissions
  • Picture research and acquisition, rights, image manipulation
  • Indexing
  • Liaising with authors, editors, curators, publishers, agents and printers
  • Collaborating with authors for manuscript improvement
  • Fact-checking and research for authors
  • Obtaining and comparing estimates, passing invoices for payment
  • Supervising print production processes to maintain high-quality standards
  • Balancing multiple projects simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail
  • Maintaining production schedules
  • Ensuring consistent style across publications by adhering to house style guidelines

Submissions Editor (intern)

Jenny Brown Associates
Edinburgh
07.2007 - 09.2008
  • Company Overview: Literary Agents
  • Assessed manuscripts, sent out rejection letters or passed to an agent for consideration
  • Liaised with authors
  • Filed correspondence, royalty and contract details

Education

BA - Publishing Media

Napier University
Edinburgh
04.2001 - 06.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Photoshop
  • QuarkXpress
  • Time organisation
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Copy editing and proofreading proficiency
  • Typography selection
  • Editorial judgement
  • Copyright
  • Excellent communication
  • Eye for detail
  • Organised and methodical
  • Print production management and scheduling

References

References available upon request.

achievements

Editor of the winner of the Research Category in Scotland's National Book Awards 2023.

Timeline

Production Editor

NMS Enterprises Ltd
09.2008 - 11.2024

Submissions Editor (intern)

Jenny Brown Associates
07.2007 - 09.2008

BA - Publishing Media

Napier University
04.2001 - 06.2007

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