Editorial jobs
Your search generated 21 Editorial jobs
Senior Commissioning Editor (Trade & Academic)
A prestigious university press with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor in Modern History to shape and grow one of the most respected history lists in publishing. This is a rare opportunity to lead co...
Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015769) 1 day ago
| Job Sector | Academic |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive salary + benefits |
Journals Commissioning Editor
Journals Commissioning Editor Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) A leading not for profit scholarly publisher in the environmental sciences is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Journals Commissioning Editor to join...
Central London, City of London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015788) 1 day ago
| Job Sector | Academic |
| Job Type |
Acquisitions
Editorial Journals |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive salary + benefits |
Temporary Content and Engagement Manager
Temporary Content & Engagement Manager (3 month FTC) A UK-based Royal College based in London is seeking an experienced Content & Engagement Manager to join its communications team on an initial 3-month contract, with the potential to ext...
Central London, City of London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015809) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | STM |
| Job Type |
Communications
Digital Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Hybrid
Temporary |
| Salary and Benefits | Market related |
Assistant Editor, Vintage (12-month-FTC)
About Penguin 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 ...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28996) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £32,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Brings prior editorial experience and is motivated to build on this, making a strong step-up opportunity for an Editorial Assistant; Confident, friendly point of contact for internal teams, authors and agents, with clear and professional communication; Strong ability to plan and prioritise, manage multiple tasks at once, and keep workstreams moving efficiently Takes initiative to track actions, chase outstanding items, and ensure deadlines are met. |
Senior Commissioning Editor
Who we are and what we do Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and non-fiction that spark conversation and spread like wildfi...
heffield, London, Edinburgh Headline Publishing Group ref: (Ref_28995) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £34,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | We’re looking for someone with commissioning experience as well as a strong sense of their own distinct taste and clear vision of what they’d like to publish. You’ll be full of creative energy, thriving on working with brilliant authors and amazing ideas. |
Senior Commissioning Editor
Due to continued growth, a successful Dublin based educational publishing company is looking to recruit an experienced Commissioning Editor to work within their growing Primary editorial team. Reporting to the Publisher, the Commissioning E...
Dublin Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CE210526) 6 days ago
| Job Sector | Educational |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Highly attractive salary and excellent company benefits |
Junior Editor
An established and respected B2B media organisation is seeking a talented Junior Editor to help shape the future of a legacy print and digital publishing portfolio. Specialising in industry-leading coverage for the construction sector, the ...
Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015779) 8 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type |
B2B
Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £30k - 40k per year |
Assistant Editor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Editor to join the Preschool, Brands & Classics team at Macmillan Children’s Books, working on books for children including novelty board books, picture books, activity books and gift book...
London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28979) 9 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £30,000 to 35,000 |
| Skills | Editorial foundation: Experience working as an Editorial Assistant within a commercial publishing environment with a clear understanding of the end-to-end editorial process; Communication: The ability to draft clear, professional copy and communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including authors, illustrators, and colleagues across the business; Organization & prioritization: A proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy while navigating changing priorities; Numerical literacy: Comfortable working with data and figures, such as managing project schedules or basic costings; Creative writing: Experience in writing engaging content for children, such as back-of-book blurbs, activity pages, or short-form copy; Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Canva, and Biblio; Attention to detail: A precise and thorough approach to copy-editing, proofreading, and checking visual assets for consistency and quality; Visual awareness: An ability to review layouts and illustrations with a critical eye for composition, colour, and brand alignment; Collaboration: A dedicated team player who contributes to a supportive environment and works well across different departments; Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve; Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment; Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives; Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes. |
Editorial Director, Audio
About Penguin 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 ...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28968) 13 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £55,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Significant editorial or commissioning experience within audiobooks, audio or book publishing; Strong commercial judgement and experience contributing to acquisition or investment decisions; Demonstrable experience leading and developing individuals or teams; Confident stakeholder management skills, including influencing senior colleagues and external partners; A strong understanding of audience behaviour and market developments within audio publishing; Excellent communication skills and the ability to balance creative ambition with operational and financial awareness. |
Editor, Classics & Heritage
Faber is a leading independent literary publisher, committed to the world’s most dynamic and significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and drama...
London Faber and Faber ref: (Ref_28966) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of and passionate interest in literary history, as well as industry experience, and the ability to combine publishing flair with the timely delivery of diverse projects. Experience in Classics publishing and working with estates will be advantageous. |
