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Publishing Director - Digital First Publishing
Posted 6 days ago
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**The Job Profile**
Simon & Schuster UK's is looking for Publishing Director, Digital First Publishing to join their new S&S UK & International's Digital-First Imprint.
Reporting to the Group Digital Transformation and Innovation Director, this leadership role is pivotal in establishing S&S International as the digital innovator of choice across mobile-first and serial publishing, as well as building a brilliant new destination fiction list across the UK and International markets.
**The Job Role**
The successful applicant will create high-frequency, digital-first content for platforms like Kindle Unlimited, Audible, and Spotify. They will scout talent, develop original ideas, and deliver successful story franchises. Building creative partnerships with authors, platforms, voice talent, and collaborators, they will work with internal teams to streamline editorial, production, and performance workflows. They will also optimise creative direction, visibility, and content performance using consumer insights, data trends, and platform analytics.
**The Candidate Profile**
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a commissioner with a strong instinct for genre, voice, and reader appeal, coupled with outstanding editorial judgment and the ability to make fast-paced decisions. They will be strategically focused, commercially savvy, and highly attuned to audience behaviour. Confident in leading creative projects from concept to delivery, they will be enthusiastic about new formats, creator culture, fan communities, and innovative storytelling tools. They will be comfortable with AI, metadata etc, and along with an entrepreneurial spirit they will be able to build a business from the ground up.
They will have senior-level expertise in digital content publishing, serial fiction, entertainment media, or story development, with a proven track record in commissioning, developing, or producing fiction in episodic, digital-first, or audio-first formats.
They should also have experience working with authors, platforms, content creators, or creative technologies, as well as familiarity with the commercial, legal, and rights landscape of IP development and publishing.
A passion for inclusive storytelling, popular fiction, and digital culture is essential.
**Salary**
Competitive & Benefits
_Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all._
_Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof._
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Publishing Ethics Expert
Posted 14 days ago
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Do you enjoy supporting Ethics investigations?
Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?
Location: UK, China or NL
About our Team
STM Journals publishes more than 2,600 peer-reviewed journals. Elsevier is committed to nurturing and upholding research integrity within our journals and within the wider research community. The role of the Expert in Publishing Ethics is to support this commitment by advising on best practice in handling ethical allegations in all fields of research, conducting investigations when allegations of unethical misconduct is raised, providing input to initiatives which aim to prevent or detect ethical issues, and training internal and external stakeholders on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Elsevier best practices and policies. The role involves support to editors, while always respecting and upholding the independence of editors' decision making.
About the Role
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical colleague, who is meticulous in their fact-checking and problem-solving, has a strong sense of natural justice and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in a STM discipline and at least three years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organisations (e.g. publisher or editor role), or research integrity within academic institutes.
Responsibilities
+ Assessment of activities by authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors and others
+ Supporting editors in assessing allegations including plagiarism, duplication, authorship disputes, peer review manipulation, and figure manipulation/duplication
+ Providing editors with comments on potential corrections, editor notes, expressions of concern and retraction notices
+ Liaison with legal and communications experts, as appropriate
+ Managing cases involving multiple journals and networks of stakeholders
+ Communicating precisely and diplomatically with all stakeholders.
+ Raising awareness and knowledge levels of ethical policies and procedures.
Requirements
+ A minimum of three years' relevant experience, direct publishing and editorial experience or Research Integrity experience is desirable
+ Degree in an academic discipline
+ Knowledge of peer-review and the publishing process, and ethical guidelines (e.g. COPE best practices)
+ Fluent English in both written and speaking
+ Excellent communications skills
+ Experience supporting editors or other senior academics
+ Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, academic societies, and professional organizations
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
+ Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
+ Wellbeing programs
+ Life assurance
+ Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
+ Save As You Earn share option scheme
+ Travel Season ticket loan
+ Electric Vehicle Scheme
+ Optional Dental Insurance
+ Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
+ RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
+ Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
+ Access to extensive learning and development resources
+ Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Publishing Ethics Expert
Posted 14 days ago
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Job Description
Do you enjoy supporting Ethics investigations?
Do you have an interest in research integrity and publishing ethics?
Location: UK, China or NL
About our Team
STM Journals publishes more than 2,600 peer-reviewed journals. Elsevier is committed to nurturing and upholding research integrity within our journals and within the wider research community. The role of the Expert in Publishing Ethics is to support this commitment by advising on best practice in handling ethical allegations in all fields of research, conducting investigations when allegations of unethical misconduct is raised, providing input to initiatives which aim to prevent or detect ethical issues, and training internal and external stakeholders on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and Elsevier best practices and policies. The role involves support to editors, while always respecting and upholding the independence of editors' decision making.
About the Role
We are seeking a collaborative and analytical colleague, who is meticulous in their fact-checking and problem-solving, has a strong sense of natural justice and has excellent communication skills. Applicants will ideally have a qualification in a STM discipline and at least three years of relevant experience, either in publishing or related organisations (e.g. publisher or editor role), or research integrity within academic institutes.
Responsibilities
+ Assessment of activities by authors, reviewers, editors, guest editors and others
+ Supporting editors in assessing allegations including plagiarism, duplication, authorship disputes, peer review manipulation, and figure manipulation/duplication
+ Providing editors with comments on potential corrections, editor notes, expressions of concern and retraction notices
+ Liaison with legal and communications experts, as appropriate
+ Managing cases involving multiple journals and networks of stakeholders
+ Communicating precisely and diplomatically with all stakeholders.
+ Raising awareness and knowledge levels of ethical policies and procedures.
Requirements
+ A minimum of three years' relevant experience, direct publishing and editorial experience or Research Integrity experience is desirable
+ Degree in an academic discipline
+ Knowledge of peer-review and the publishing process, and ethical guidelines (e.g. COPE best practices)
+ Fluent English in both written and speaking
+ Excellent communications skills
+ Experience supporting editors or other senior academics
+ Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders, academic societies, and professional organizations
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
+ Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
+ Wellbeing programs
+ Life assurance
+ Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
+ Save As You Earn share option scheme
+ Travel Season ticket loan
+ Electric Vehicle Scheme
+ Optional Dental Insurance
+ Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
+ RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
+ Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
+ Access to extensive learning and development resources
+ Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
USA Job Seekers:
EEO Know Your Rights .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Senior Financial Analyst - Publishing
Posted 2 days ago
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Senior Financial Analyst - Publishing
Leading Publishing house are looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join their team. The role will provide pro-active financial, commercial and business advisory support and analysis to our publishing divisions.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver clear, timely management reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis to track performance against budget, forecast, and long-te.
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Career Coach ( Publishing Industry)
Posted 10 days ago
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ELVTR is redefining online education by offering live, cohort-based courses led by top executives from global brands like Nike, Google, Netflix, and Meta. Our mission: to make elite career education accessible and transformational.
Since launching in 2019, we’ve grown into a global team of 140+ innovators, serving 10,000+ students worldwide. Every course is designed not just to impart knowledge but to drive tangible career outcomes. And we’re just getting started.
Position Overview:
ELVTR is looking for a compassionate, results-driven Career Coach to support students as they transition into new careers after completing our courses. You’ll provide personalized guidance, professional development support, and actionable strategies that help our students turn education into meaningful career outcomes.
This is a full-time contract or freelance, remote role for candidates.
This role is for you if you’re:
- Passionate about helping people transform their careers and lives.
- A strong communicator who builds trust with diverse learners.
- Strategic, with a focus on measurable progress and clear outcomes.
- Organized, self-motivated, and thrive in a remote work environment.
- Curious about hiring trends, job market dynamics, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Career Coaching: Provide one-on-one coaching to help students define their career goals and create actionable plans.
- Student Assessments: Evaluate student profiles to identify transferable skills and areas for development.
- Job Search Strategy: Develop tailored strategies, including resume refinement, LinkedIn optimization, and cover letter writing.
- Interview Preparation: Conduct mock interviews, offering feedback on delivery, storytelling, and communication.
- Job Search Techniques: Teach advanced methods like networking, cold outreach, and optimizing job boards.
- Employer Connections: Leverage industry knowledge and relationships to facilitate introductions to employers and mentors.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor student progress with measurable KPIs, maintaining detailed records of engagement and outcomes.
- Action Plans: Create and manage personalized career action plans, with clear milestones and regular check-ins.
- Confidence Building: Provide guidance on personal branding, soft skills, and overcoming psychological barriers like imposter syndrome.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product and content teams to offer feedback on market trends and curriculum enhancements.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in career coaching or talent development, guiding professionals or career changers through job transitions in publishing or related industries.
- Strong understanding of modern hiring practices, talent acquisition trends, and recruitment processes across industries.
- Expertise in CV/resume writing, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation with a results-driven approach to job search strategy.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport and provide direct, constructive feedback.
- Comfortable working with data to track goals, progress, and job search outcomes.
- Tech-savvy and proficient in digital tools like CRM platforms, Google Workspace, scheduling software, and virtual communication platforms (e.g., Zoom, Slack).
- Experience working with adult learners in remote or online environments is a plus.
- Professional certifications (e.g., ICF, CPRW, GCDF) are a strong plus.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
- Generous vacation, mental health support, and wellness benefits.
- Full access to ELVTR courses for personal growth.
- A collaborative, mission-driven team culture focused on real impact.
Why Join ELVTR:
- At ELVTR, you’re not just coaching careers — you’re changing lives.
- Every course unlocks new career opportunities. You’ll play a key role in making that transformation real.
- Make a measurable difference by guiding learners to real jobs.
- As we scale, so will your impact and professional growth.
- Be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and results.
Join Us:
Ready to help people transform their careers? Apply now to become an integral part of ELVTR’s student success team.
ELVTR is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering a diverse, inclusive environment for all, whether you join us as an employee or a contractor.
Publishing and Marking Coordinator
Posted 577 days ago
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First Intuition is a provider of apprenticeship and commercial training to a variety of professional disciplines. We pride ourselves on providing a personal approach to training, where people are at the heart of everything we do. If you're hard-working and dedicated, FI is an ideal place to get ahead.
Due to our growing business, we’re looking for a Publishing and Marking Co-Ordinator to join our expanding team. This role offers great long-term prospects for the right candidate. We’re offering a genuinely competitive annual salary (£25,000 to £28,000 depending on experience) with eligibility for an annual bonus. Plus, rewards and benefits that are hard to beat - not least working in a supportive, friendly and growing culture where your own skills will be valued too, and your career goals will be nurtured. That’s priceless, and it’s one of the reasons we’re so successful.
If a better work-life balance in your next role is a key requirement, this opportunity ticks that box. This role is fully remote, with working from home from anywhere within the UK – the right to live and work in the UK is essential, as we’re not able to sponsor applicants.
If you want to share in our success… of course you do… and you feel you have the talent we’re looking for, then read on, and click now to complete our application form.
You probably want to know more about FI before you complete your application. Please check out our website here: and our Careers Page here: to find out about who we are, and learn about the fantastic benefits our employees enjoy.
As a Publishing and Marking Co-Ordinator at First Intuition, your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Taking ownership of the production of products and courses
- Managing updates for consistency across products, quality assurance, and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Co-ordinating the work of authors, recorders and our external typesetting company to process products.
- Processing updates and building courses in our online system, Totara
- Working with printers to ensure that the correct products are available for print in the correct timeframes.
- Taking ownership of certain areas of our marking function to ensure we have timely, well-marked scripts.
Requirements
Essential:
- Ability to work autonomously and deliver to deadlines.
- Systematic with an attention to detail resulting in a high level of accuracy in work performed.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong systems skills with ability to work within LMS system, Totara (FI Learn).
- Ability to effectively communicate with others and ensuring expectations are managed.
- Willingness to help out with other duties within the Education Team at busy times.
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the education/apprenticeships sector
- Understanding of the accountancy sector
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 over 5 years’ service PLUS bank holidays,
- Remote working, equipment provided for homeworking
- Flexible-working positive employer with a range of family-friendly policies
- Competitive salary, flexible for the right person
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24-hour confidential access to counselling and support services
- Competitive Pension
- Company share scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Long term career prospects in a growing company
- Employee perks including a range of discounts to suit your lifestyle
Full-time, Permanent: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Remote working: Work from home (within UK). Requirement to attend an FI office two/three times a year for events, training, collaborative work and meetings. Travel expenses paid.
Graduate Editorial Assistant (Publishing Team)
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Title: Graduate Editorial Assistant (Publishing Team)
Job Location: Work from home, reporting into London office twice a week
Job Salary: up to 26K DOE
Our client is an established online, open-access publisher of two peer reviewed digital publications, addressing key scientific, regulatory, business and manufacturing challenges and advances through publication of articles, infographics, videos, podcasts and an extensive webinar programme
Job Description
The Graduate Editorial Assistant will ensure the delivery of high-quality online content, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and visual impact.
The successful candidate will play an integral part in the editorial production workflow, from article layout and copyediting, to typesetting, scientific illustrations and uploading content. They will work closely with colleagues in editorial, marketing, and design.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for life sciences and science communication to develop a career in publishing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and format articles for publication, including layout and design using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
- Copyedit manuscripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Upload and manage online multimedia content across journals and multimedia platforms to deadline.
- Collaborate with commissioning and marketing teams to coordinate timely publication of articles, podcasts, videos, and webinars.
- Maintain high editorial standards across all outputs, balancing scientific precision with accessibility.
- Support process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance digital publishing practices.
Essential skills and experience:
- Degree (BSc or equivalent) in a bioscience subject or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in science communication and publishing.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with a keen eye for detail.
- Time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with layout and publishing software and tools is desired but not essential (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office). Training will be provided where needed.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new skills.
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Graduate Editorial Assistant (Publishing Team)
Posted 11 days ago
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Job Title: Graduate Editorial Assistant (Publishing Team)
Job Location: Work from home, reporting into London office twice a week
Job Salary: up to 26K DOE
Our client is an established online, open-access publisher of two peer reviewed digital publications, addressing key scientific, regulatory, business and manufacturing challenges and advances through publication of articles, infographics, videos, podcasts and an extensive webinar programme
Job Description
The Graduate Editorial Assistant will ensure the delivery of high-quality online content, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and visual impact.
The successful candidate will play an integral part in the editorial production workflow, from article layout and copyediting, to typesetting, scientific illustrations and uploading content. They will work closely with colleagues in editorial, marketing, and design.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for life sciences and science communication to develop a career in publishing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and format articles for publication, including layout and design using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
- Copyedit manuscripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
- Upload and manage online multimedia content across journals and multimedia platforms to deadline.
- Collaborate with commissioning and marketing teams to coordinate timely publication of articles, podcasts, videos, and webinars.
- Maintain high editorial standards across all outputs, balancing scientific precision with accessibility.
- Support process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance digital publishing practices.
Essential skills and experience:
- Degree (BSc or equivalent) in a bioscience subject or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in science communication and publishing.
- Excellent written and spoken English, with a keen eye for detail.
- Time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with layout and publishing software and tools is desired but not essential (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office). Training will be provided where needed.
- A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new skills.
Digital Content Strategist - Media & Publishing
Posted 12 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive digital content strategies.
- Plan and manage content calendars across various digital channels.
- Oversee content creation, including articles, blog posts, social media updates, and multimedia content.
- Optimize content for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and organic traffic.
- Analyze content performance using web analytics tools and provide actionable insights.
- Identify emerging content trends and audience preferences.
- Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and design teams to ensure cohesive content delivery.
- Manage social media content and engagement strategies.
- Ensure brand consistency and adherence to style guides.
- Proven experience as a Digital Content Strategist, Content Marketing Manager, or similar role.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing engaging digital content.
- Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and content management systems (CMS).
- Proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with multimedia content creation is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Account Manager (International Publishing Partners)
Posted 2 days ago
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Location: Remote / Flexible
Team: International Business Development
Reports to: Head of International Sales (or COO)