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Ray Richards

Ray Richards a publisher for many years and now a literary agent, hiting the 90 years mark on February first this year, has been awarded the only ever BNZ/PANZ Lifetime Achievement Award.

If we all had his energy, enthusiasm and hard working brain the country’s financial problems could be solved. If Ray is still working 25 years on from today’s pension receiving age, then surely superannuation need not be paid to anyone under 80! [click to continue…]

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Looking for a career in publishing?

by admin on July 23, 2010

Applications are invited for the position of General Manager – Publishing in the Publishing Department at Penguin Group (NZ).

This senior role is responsible for the overall management, planning and shaping of the New Zealand Publishing list. In addition, this role will be responsible for researching and commissioning a range of new commercial adult lifestyle/non-fiction books and other media for Penguin NZ’s publishing programme, both illustrated and non-illustrated.

You will have proven experience as an exceptional team leader, have a solid background in publishing or a related field, ideally with a specialty in lifestyle or non-fiction mediums as well as strong editorial skills. To be successful in this role, you will be a strategic thinker with commercial acumen, have an excellent record of developing strong working relationships and be a skilled networker.

This position will appeal to someone who enjoys being part of a senior management team, has both the expertise and a real passion for the book trade, and is stimulated by motivating a team to achieve their targets.

To register your interest in applying or to receive a copy of the job description for this position, please contact:

Yvette Mackay

Human Resources Manager

Pearson New Zealand

yvette.mackay@pearsonnz.co.nz

Please send your confidential letter of application and resume before 5pm, Monday 2 August 2010.

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