Editorial jobs
Your search generated 27 Editorial jobs
Editor - DK +, Play
Do you enjoy thinking of new and creative ways to explain non-fiction to children? Are you on top of the latest trends in children’s books, toys and entertainment? Have you had experience in managing illustrated book projects? DK is rec...
London DK ref: (Ref_29129) 10 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | starting from £32,500 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits |
| Skills | Managing illustrated books: You have proven experience taking projects from concept to completion, whether working independently or with support from a senior editor; Editorial eye: You know how to shape content from the initial outline and possess a sharp editorial eye; Organisation: You're highly organised and great at keeping projects on track, on time, and on budget; Collaboration: You thrive when working with authors, licensors, and our internal teams (Sales, Design), as well as external partners; Communication: You have strong interpersonal and communication skills; Adaptability: Ability to adapt to creative changes; Proactivity: You're a motivated self-starter who can manage titles independently while still welcoming guidance; Passion: You have a genuine passion for reading and children's entertainment brands. |
Editorial Director
Join our award-winning MCB and First Ink publishing team! As Editorial Director, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to grow our YA imprint First Ink. You will be able to inspire a new generation by publishing outstanding books for readers...
Farringdon, London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_29128) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £46,000 - £57,000 |
| Skills | Children’s and YA expertise: Significant experience working within the publishing industry, and a genuine passion for children’s and YA literature, particularly for MCB and First Ink’s lists; Competitive negotiation skills: Proven success in managing high-level auctions and competitive negotiations; Commercial trend spotting: A commercially minded approach with a proven ability to identify, track and react to market trends; Advanced editing skills: Proven experience completing structural edits, developmental edits and line edits to a high standard, alongside experience adapting or editing US-originated books; Project management oversight: The ability to plan, track and manage complex publishing projects effectively from start to finish, and a proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage your workload to meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail; Clear communication style: Effective spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to share information reliably and professionally; Publishing network connections: Established professional relationships with literary agents and a wide network within the broader publishing community; 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. |
Executive Editor | Middle Grade & YA
Executive Editor | Middle Grade & YA Fiction | London | Permanent Are you a process-oriented and hands-on senior Editor with a background in children’s fiction publishing? Bringing editorial management and desk editorial skills, you will le...
Wonderful Recruitment ref: (ZR_367_JOB) 3 days ago
| Job Sector |
Children’s Publishing
Publisher Trade |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | DOE |
| Skills | Mentoring, Fiction, Young Adult Fiction, Trade Publishing, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Sales Collaboration, Relationship Building, Publishing Workflows, Publishing Strategy, Publishing Operations, Project Management, Middle Grade Fiction, Acquisition Editing, Marketing Collaboration, Manuscript Editing, Literary Agent Relations, International Publishing, Fiction Publishing, Editorial Management, Editorial Leadership, Developmental Editing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Copy Editing, Communication Skills, Commercial Awareness, Children's Publishing, Budget Management, Author Relations |
Senior Editor | Independent Publisher
Senior Editor | Independent Publisher | London | Permanent | Hybrid (3 days in office) Are you an experienced Senior Editor who enjoys shaping commercial fiction, building strong author relationships and helping great books find even bigger...
Wonderful Recruitment ref: (ZR_365_JOB) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Trade |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £35-40k DOE |
| Skills | Experience repositioning backlist titles, familiarity with digital publishing platforms, interest in cover design and metadata, create blurbs and promotional copy, copywriting and proofreading. |
Senior Typesetter
Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Typesetter to join Black Library’s talented Art and Design team, where you’ll be responsible for creating accurate, accessible and high-quality typesets for our award-winning range of ...
Nottingham Games Workshop ref: (Ref_29127) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Design
Editorial Project Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | An expert level of knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator is essential. |
Journal Publishing/Senior JournalPublishing Editor
Redwood is partnering with a global scientific publisher who are looking to recruit an experienced journal publishing professional to join their friendly journals team. This is an interesting opportunity for a pro-active self-starter who wo...
London, Central London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (JPE020726) 4 days ago
| Job Sector |
Academic
STM |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Journals |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Attractive salary and excellent company benefits |
Commissioning/Senior Commissioning Editor X 2
We are very excited to be partnering with a leading Irish educational publisher based in Dublin, to work within their busy editorial team. This role will identify and commission teachers to write across a range of Primary areas. Reporting ...
Dublin Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CE010626) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Educational |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Excellent salary and company benefits |
Commissioning Editor – Crime Fiction
Think Selection is delighted to be recruiting a Commissioning Editor for an award-winning independent publisher. This is an excellent opportunity to commission and develop titles for its acclaimed crime fiction list. Working closely with th...
London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_29120) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Acquisitions
Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Up to £45k |
| Skills | Crime fiction, acquisitions, editorial, commissioning. |
Video Channel Editor (Osprey) - 24 month fixed term
Bloomsbury Publishing is home to Osprey Publishing, the world-leading military history publisher. We're launching a premium longform YouTube channel that brings Osprey's extensive catalogue of campaigns, tactics and historical analysis to l...
London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc ref: (Ref_29117) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £30,750 - £36,400 |
| Skills | Experience editing video content for YouTube or similar digital platforms; strong working knowledge of video editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro or equivalent; ability to create clear, engaging narratives through editing and pacing; experience adapting existing written or research-based material into video content; strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; excellent communication and collaboration skills |
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) 6 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type |
B2B
Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £30k - 40k per year |
