Editorial jobs
Your search generated 27 Editorial jobs
Hachette UK Traineeship
Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pm Salary: £27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers) Duration: 12 months Start date: March 2026 Assessment day: 2nd December (entry-level) and 4th December (career switchers) Hybrid work...
London, Sheffield Hachette UK ref: (Ref_28254) 12 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Communications
Editorial Marketing Publicity |
| Employment Type | Internship |
| Salary and Benefits | £27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers) |
| Skills | Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing. Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions. Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks. Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills. |
Commissioning Editor, Ebury Self
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publi...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28294) 14 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa, £40,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | A commercial mindset: engaged with market trends within our core areas of publishing; Good at spotting opportunities for improvement and growth; Strong internal and external relationship management skills; A confident negotiator who is not afraid to constructively challenge when required; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people; The ability to multitask and handle competing priorities. |
Assistant Editor, Children's
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publi...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28293) 14 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £30,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Being responsible for keeping our books on their critical path, staying organised and keeping schedules up to date, including inputting information onto our systems; Supporting the senior team on their books and brand projects and, in time, taking on independent management of these; Having direct contact with our authors, illustrators and agents, providing excellent and professional care and being the first point of call; Writing and editing text, including our Title Information sheets and cover copy for the books; Managing meeting set-ups and briefing internal and external stakeholders on the current status of various projects; Reading submissions - both those sent directly to you and as requested by other members of the editorial team - and contributing to discussions around potential acquisitions; You will have a confident and flexible approach and be able to work well under pressure without compromising quality. This is a rewarding, but busy role, so good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. |
Executive Editor
Think Selection is delighted to be recruiting an Executive Editor for a leading international publishing company within a successful lifestyle division. This senior role offers the opportunity to oversee a wide-ranging publishing programme ...
London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28212) 1 day ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management Project Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
Commissioning Editors- Medicine & Health Journals
Are you passionate about advancing medical knowledge and healthcare? Here’s your opportunity to join the dynamic Medicine and Healthcare team of a leading global academic publisher, seeking Commissioning Editors to play a pivotal role in sh...
London, Central London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CEMH020925) 3 days ago
| Job Sector |
Academic
STM |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Internship Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Highly attractive salary on offer and excellent company benefits |
Production Editorial Assistant
Think Selection is thrilled to be recruiting a Production Editorial Assistant on behalf of a London-based trade book publishing company. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start their career in publishing. Y...
London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28195) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Production |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
Journals Assistant Editor
We have an exciting immediate opportunity for a Temporary Assistant Editor (STM Journals) with an international medical and science publishing group. We're looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Editor to join the team on a short-term te...
Greater London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015603) 7 days ago
| Job Sector | STM |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Product Management Project Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Home Working Temporary |
| Salary and Benefits | Market related |
Temporary Journals Publishers
We're seeking two experienced Publishers for immediate start on a short-term temporary basis (2-3 months) with a leading international medical and science publishing group. These are senior-level roles focused on operational oversight of ...
Greater London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015602) 7 days ago
| Job Sector | STM |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Journals Online Operations Product Management Project Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Temporary |
| Salary and Benefits | competitive hourly rate |
Commissioning Editor - Maternity Cover
Are you passionate about advancing medical knowledge? Here’s your opportunity to join the dynamic Medicine and Healthcare team of a leading global academic publisher, seeking a Commissioning Editor to play a pivotal role in shaping their me...
London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CEM260925) 10 days ago
| Job Sector |
Academic
STM |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Highly attractive salary plus excellent company benefits |
Publishing Director/ Editorial Director
Are you a talented commercial fiction editor with a passion for women’s fiction? Pan Macmillan are looking for a Publishing Director to join the Pan Fiction team – the destination imprint for commercial fiction brands including Danielle Ste...
London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28269) 10 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | competitive salary and benefits package. |
| Skills | Experience in acquiring and publishing successful and profitable titles across commercial fiction; A creative mindset in pursuing hot acquisitions and bringing new authors to the list; A strong reputation with authors and agents and impeccable author and agent care across every stage of the publishing process; Experience working with multiple departments across a publishing house; Some management experience; A can-do attitude in supporting the publisher in terms of ambitious growth for the list. |
Editor/Senior Editor
Department: Little Tiger Press - Picture Book Studio Location: Hybrid – at least 3 days a week in our Fulham office Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time Reporting to: Editorial Director About Us Little Tiger publishes an ...
London Little Tiger Press ref: (Ref_28262) 11 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
| Skills | at least 2 years’ experience working with picture books, or in a similar role; excellent skills in communication, organisation and project-management; meticulous attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to problem-solve and multi-task; exceptional author care; creative flair; relevant market, consumer and trend awareness; proficiency in editing packages and operational systems. |
