DESK EDITOR

Part-time – 4 days per week or equivalent hours

Bradt Travel Guides – one of the world’s leading guidebook publishers – is seeking to recruit an experienced Desk Editor to support the Editorial Department in editorial and production work, with a particular focus on assisting the Project Managers. It is a wide-ranging role that requires excellent time management, first-rate organisation and high-quality written and verbal skills. 

The role includes proofreading and copy-editing, checking proof stages, picture research, collating and uploading content to the website and some departmental admin. Strong editorial skills are essential and will be tested as part of the application process. An interest in travel and familiarity with digital publishing and social media would be advantageous, but not essential. 

This is a part-time position based at Bradt’s offices in Chesham, Bucks. 

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter by email to Claire Strange (claire.strange@bradtguides.com).

Closing date: Friday 4 October 2019