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Publishing officer (chargé d'édition)

Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BNF) · State civil service

En français : Chargé d'édition

This job in plain words

The publishing officer manages the making of BnF books, from ordering texts to the final proof approval. The job is based at Quai François Mauriac in Paris 13th and is open only to contract staff.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Open only to contract staff. Civil servants cannot apply for this job.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Not stated · Literary or arts training
Experience
At least 5 years in illustrated books
Contract
Contract staff, fixed-term contract of 6 months

The profile they want:

  • At least 5 years of experience in illustrated books.
  • Good knowledge of the publishing chain, print and digital.
  • Knowledge of intellectual and artistic property law.
  • Good English and skills in DTP software and ProLexis.
  • Rigour, independence and ability to report on work.

What you would do

  • Follow book production, from ordering texts to final proof approval.
  • Check proofs, appendices and editorial consistency.
  • Coordinate internal and external contributors on the editorial project.
  • Keep to the budget and schedule for each book.
  • Handle author contracts and legal matters.
  • Prepare promotional texts and cataloguing information.

How to apply

Apply on the employer's website, using the Postuler sur le site employeur button on the offer page. Applications are made on the BnF jobs site.

Good to know:

  • Category A (management) job.
  • The job is vacant from 15 January 2027.
  • Workplace: Quai François Mauriac, 75013 Paris.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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