Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien Editorial and Production Assistant

About Groupe Les Échos-Le Parisien

In Fine éditions d'art is a French art publishing house specialising in exhibition catalogues, art books, monographs and catalogues raisonnés. The maison collaborates closely with major museums, galleries, foundations and artists to produce high-quality, carefully crafted publications and benefits from Hachette Livre distribution for broad visibility. The imprint operates within the wider Groupe Les Echos Le Parisien ecosystem, combining editorial ambition with rigorous production standards.

Role & Responsibilities

• Assist the editorial and production manager in the end-to-end production of art publications, from editorial follow-up to manufacturing and distribution coordination.
• Act as a primary liaison with cultural partners (museum directors, curators, museum editorial teams, artists) and with external suppliers (graphic designers, editors, proofreaders, translators, photogravers, printers).
• Prepare and monitor project schedules; follow the progress of dossiers and ensure deadlines are met.
• Attend editorial and production meetings and report on action points and timelines.
• Compile and inventory the constitutive elements of books; conduct iconographic research and prepare bibliographies and indexes.
• Proofread texts, perform check-ins and integrate corrections; control digital files prior to printing (prepress checks).
• Coordinate colour corrections and plotter proofs; supervise final corrections with suppliers.
• Track and monitor production budgets and prepare supporting documents for financial and legal teams.
• Draft and manage authors' rights contracts and transmit contractual and manufacturing information to commercial, legal and financial services.

Qualifications

• Enrolment in a recognised vocational or higher education programme in publishing, art history, communications, editorial studies or applied arts (BTS, Licence professionnelle or equivalent).
• Strong spelling and writing skills in French; demonstrable editorial accuracy and attention to detail.
• Genuine interest in the visual arts, art history and the graphic production chain.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills; comfortable coordinating with cultural institutions and external suppliers.

Skills

Experience

Entry-level; suitable for candidates with little or no professional experience. Targeted at students or recent graduates seeking an apprenticeship (alternance) in publishing, editorial production or art-related disciplines.

Education

Enrolment in a recognised vocational or higher education programme in publishing, art history, communications, editorial studies or applied arts (BTS, Licence professionnelle or equivalent).

Workplace

Culture

The maison cultivates a studio-like, scholarly environment where meticulous production and respect for artistic content are paramount. Collaboration with leading cultural institutions and a focus on craftsmanship create a workplace that values editorial rigor, creativity and close teamwork.

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