Editorial jobs
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Commissioning Editor
We are looking for a commercially minded, proactive and entrepreneurial commissioning editor to join the Pan Fiction team on a fixed-term 12-month contract. Do you have a deep love for, and experience in publishing romance, or books in a cl...
Farringdon, London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28499) 2 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | Salary starting from: £39,000 |
| Skills | Market insight: Experience of working in the publishing industry and an in-depth knowledge of the romance market, displaying clear commercial instinct and an understanding of what sells; Awareness of and a passion for the self-publishing landscape would be desirable; Acquisition expertise: Experience of acquiring and publishing commercial fiction, ideally in romance or a closely related genre; Editorial proficiency: An excellent knowledge of the editorial process from start to finish, and the skills to complete structural and line edits to a high standard, as well as experience of contributing to edits for US-originated books; Integrity: The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties while building and maintaining long-lasting, trusting relationships; Diligence: Excellent administration skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and manage workflow to deadlines; Community: A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with authors, agents and in-house teams; Adaptability: The ability to effectively prioritize and shift focus in response to business needs, while maintaining thorough attention to detail; Curiosity: Demonstrated interest in exploring and leveraging new technologies (e.g., AI) to streamline processes for greater operational efficiency. |
Editorial Director, Children's
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_28495) 2 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £50,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Passion for, and ideally experience in, preschool publishing; An eagerness to work on books that are already loved by many thousands of readers, with a drive to reach more for many years to come; Brimming with ideas, insight and energy for best-in-class publishing; A proven track-record in editing, acquiring, communicating publishing strategy and performance and proactively working with authors/illustrators/brands to create ancillary book ideas and profitably publishing titles; Creativity and excellent commercial judgement; Strong skills in Power BI will be an advantage and excellent market awareness is essential; Confident negotiator who can challenge when required; Ability to operate as a trusted internal and external ambassador for the Puffin 0-6 brands and to develop each brand’s publishing strategy and successfully bring books to market; Flair for good copy, design, and brand messaging; Well-practised in prioritising, multi-tasking, time management and working to deadlines; Keen team player, who is collaborative, but also comfortable working autonomously and making decisions; Ability to balance long and short-term objectives and understanding of the legacy of best-loved characters, series and authors/illustrators. |
Senior Commissioning Editor
Senior Commissioning Editor (Co-edition) - Illustrated Non-Fiction We are delighted to be working with a leading illustrated non-fiction publisher who is seeking an experienced, imaginative and commercially minded Senior Commissioning Edi...
Brighton, East Sussex Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015649) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type |
Acquisitions
B2B Editorial Project Management Trade |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Market related |
Scientific Copy-Editor
Scientific Copy-Editor - Hybrid (London) Do you love working with language and have a knack for grasping complex scientific ideas? This is your chance to join a prestigious biomedical publisher as a Scientific Copy-Editor. With a hybrid s...
Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015664) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | STM |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £28k - 30k per year |
Scientific Copy Editor
Would you like to use your scientific knowledge to communicate science to the wider scientific audience? Do you have an aptitude for interpreting scientific data and the attention to detail required to identify inconsistencies? Due to grow...
London, Central London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (SCE021225) 5 days ago
| Job Sector |
Academic
STM |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
Editor, Aries - Head of Zeus Fiction
Bloomsbury Publishing’s Head of Zeus are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and collaborative editor to join the Fiction team to help grow the publishing on Aries, our crime and thriller list. Are you an editor with a background in crime,...
London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc ref: (Ref_28474) 5 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £29,000 - £34,000 |
| Skills | Demonstrated editorial experience in crime and thriller publishing; experience with horror genre desirable; publishing vision: A proactive publisher and acquirer; interested in developing IP; passionate: An avid consumer of crime and thriller fiction; meticulous attention to detail; excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills; energetic and energising: Able to inspire internal colleagues; IT literate, understands how technology can enhance publishing; organised and excellent at prioritising tasks; articulate, an excellent copywriter; strong visual sense (confident briefing covers and communicating vision for positioning); a willingness to develop skills in relation to contractual negotiations, auctions, etc. |
Editor, Science Fiction & Fantasy (SFF), Romantasy & Horror
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_28469) 9 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Starting from £33,000 |
| Skills | The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail, a passion for SFF, Romantasy, and Horror, and a desire to actively contribute to the success of the list. Reporting to the Editorial Director, they will coordinate across departments to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to high standards. They will multitask, communicate clearly with authors, agents, and colleagues, and have solid genre knowledge. They will have previous experience of working in a busy editorial team, ideally within a trade publisher, and will have been responsible for signing books off for press. They will have experience with publishing systems and be able to work across different timelines, and be proficient in the various edits involved with genre fiction. Experience of SFF publishing is helpful. |
Project Editor, Fiction
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors inclu...
London Simon and Schuster UK ref: (Ref_28468) 9 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Starting from £33,000 |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will be able to work in a busy editorial team, with the credibility to sign books off to press. They will be able to work on their own and take responsibility for the accuracy of the finished product, work well to deadlines and have a meticulous ability to project manage. They will have an awareness of publishing systems and timelines, show demonstrable experience of copyediting or line editing and proofreading. They will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, experience of working closely with authors, agents, freelancers and internal stakeholders. A meticulous eye for detail. |
Global Acquisitions Director
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Global Acquisitions Director to work across their Physics portfolio. The company are a leading academic publisher specialising in STEM books and journals. The role is responsible for identifyi...
London Mare Nostrum ref: (Ref_28463) 10 days ago
| Job Sector |
Academic
Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive depending on experience |
| Skills | Minimum 5 years’ experience in acquisitions or editorial roles within academic or scholarly publishing; Proven track record of successful content acquisition and author relationship management across STEM; Strong understanding of academic publishing markets and trends; Excellent communication and team leadership skills; Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and open access models. |
Managing Editor
We have an amazing opportunity for a Managing Editor to join one of the UK's most respected B2B titles, a multi-award-winning brand with a proud 160-year heritage and a reputation for editorial excellence. This is a crucial role, working ...
Central London, Greater London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015653) 18 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Excellent salary and benefits package |
