Editorial Assistant – Children’s Picture Books
Little Tiger Press is a dynamic, independent publisher of award-winning picture books. We are expanding our close-knit team and are looking for an Editorial Assistant who shares our passion for picture books. This is the ideal position for a bright graduate who is seeking a first job in publishing. You will be organised, meticulous and creative, with a flair for words and ideas. You will need an exceptional eye for detail, plus the ability to manage a busy workload and to work well within a team.
Key duties:
- Liaise with designers, editors, authors and external clients to develop re-use projects
- Manage scheduling of re-use titles and reprints into production, including sales material
- Write lively, engaging copy for book covers and content, website, social media and marketing material
- Proofread material at all appropriate stages of production, ensuring total accuracy
- Attend monthly editorial meetings to feed back on new submissions
- Contribute to and minute scheduling, production and editorial meetings
- Maintain filing of sales material, archive library and contracts
- Maintain key departmental databases, plus miscellaneous administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the department
To apply: email your CV and letter to careers@littletiger.co.uk with the subject header ‘Editorial Assistant LTP’, by 15th August 2017