Editorial jobs
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Commissioning Editor - 12 Month FTC
Commissioning Editor / Senior Commissioning Editor 12 month Fixed Term Contract London / Hybrid 3 days in the office Salary £35,000-£45,000 Love working on non-fiction that feels timely, thoughtful and genuinely engaging? We're excited ...
Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015680) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £35k - 45k per year |
Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (c. 12-month FTC)
Biteback Publishing is Britain’s leading independent publisher of political and current affairs titles, with our wider list including sport, history, social and economic issues and general non-fiction. Our authors range from prominent polit...
London Biteback Publishing ref: (Ref_28547) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £35,000–£45,000 |
| Skills | Solid experience in commissioning non-fiction; an interest in politics and current affairs would be an advantage; In-depth knowledge of the non-fiction market, with good contacts and commercial awareness; Excellent communication skills, with the expertise, tact and confidence to provide editorial feedback to authors; Experience of managing libel risks would be an advantage; Impeccable proofreading and attention to detail; The ability to work to tight deadlines, with great teamwork and prioritisation skills. |
Commissioning Editor, Children’s
Salary: £30-40,000 per annum - Full-time (35 hours per week) Faber and Faber is a leading independent publishing house in London. They publish prize-winning fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books, as well as an unrivalled list of modern...
London Faber and Faber ref: (Ref_28544) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £30-40,000 per annum |
| Skills | You’ll have experience working with authors across all age groups, picture books to Young Adult, and a track record in commercial acquiring. Author care is a vital element of this role at Faber. You’ll have a passion for children’s literature, and will bring editorial expertise, innovation, and creativity to the role. You will have experience in writing excellent copy, presenting your books, and assessing cover designs, plus have a knowledge of publishing process and of Biblio. |
Editorial Assistant, Children’s
Salary: £28,750 per annum - Full-time (35 hours per week) Growing up with Faber: EXCELLENCE ACROSS CHILDREN’S & YA: Because children deserve the best. Faber is an award-winning, independent publisher. We publish the very best children’s b...
London Faber and Faber ref: (Ref_28543) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £28,750 per annum |
| Skills | You will be organised and have strong written abilities and verbal skills. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and meeting new people, whilst holding a passion for children’s books across a variety of age groups. You’ll have an eye for spotting mistakes. Your ability to juggle multiple tasks at once and be able to prioritise them efficiently is important to this role. Previous experience within an admin-based office role would be advantageous, as well as a knowledge of Biblio. If the above sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application. |
Production Editor
Our client is a leading design agency for the publishing industry based in rural Bedfordshire. Renowned for their exceptional quality and creative excellence across both print and digital resources, they are now seeking a Production Editor ...
Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015621) 8 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type |
Design
Editorial Production |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £25k - 30k per year |
Acquisitions Editor - DK LIFE
Are you a creative and commercially minded commissioner with a passion for publishing standout narrative non-fiction? DK is looking for an Acquisitions Editor to join the DK RED imprint within our DK LIFE division. This is a key commissio...
London DK ref: (Ref_28538) 8 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | Entrepreneurial, commercially aware, and able to spot trends and opportunities ahead of the curve; A confident communicator and negotiator with strong relationship-building skills; Meticulous in attention to detail and committed to delivering books of the highest standard; A collaborative team player who shares ideas and insights to help the division succeed |
Commissioning Editor (12 month FTC)
Who we are and what we do Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise o...
Sheffield, London, Edinburgh Hachette Children's Group ref: (Ref_28537) 8 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £33,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | We are looking for a candidate with excellent editorial skills, a strong eye for design and solid commercial awareness. You should have a good understanding of the importance of author care, and the ability to forge positive working relationships with agents. We are looking for a versatile editor who can nurture our current authors, deliver an exceptional editorial service, keep track of trends, develop new ideas and commission commercial colour and text-led non-fiction titles. |
Managing Editor
Who we are and what we do Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the ...
Sheffield, London, Edinburgh Octopus Publishing Group ref: (Ref_28534) 9 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Up to £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | We are looking for someone with at least five years' experience in editorial project management, across narrative and illustrated publishing in a range of genres and categories. You will have a deep knowledge of managing complex book creation, and with working with a range of stakeholders, including external authors and agents. You will have experience in developing people to improve performance, and will be comfortable being a key part of a diverse, creative and commercial team. You will be an excellent communicator who gathers competing views together to work out the best way forward, and taking the business with you. You will be relaxed dealing with changing priorities and devising and implementing new processes and approaches. |
Editorial Director / Publisher
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors incl...
London Simon and Schuster UK ref: (Ref_28533) 9 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable passion for children’s books, uphold the highest creative and editorial standards, and bring a strong design eye and collaborative approach to producing standout publishing. They will be a strategic and compelling thinker, able to articulate a clear vision, negotiate confidently in complex deal and auction environments, and make sound, commercially driven publishing decisions. A dynamic communicator with strong commercial acumen, they will use market insight and data to drive sales, profit and market position, with a proven track record of acquisition, editing and publishing excellence and experience working closely with sales, marketing and publicity teams on high-impact campaigns, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability. |
Production Coordinator
Our client is leading service provider to the publishing industry, they are looking for an Arabic speaking Production Coordinator with strong technical and customer facing skills to join our UK team. This brand-new role is critical to suppo...
Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015677) 9 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type |
Content Manager
Digital Editorial Operations Production Project Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £29k - 42k per year + excellent benefits |
