Editorial jobs
Your search generated 15 Editorial jobs
Managing Director
Biteback Publishing is a leading independent publisher of non-fiction, founded in 2009. We publish 50–60 books a year across current affairs, sport, history, politics, social and economic issues and beyond, with authors ranging from promine...
London Biteback Publishing ref: (Ref_28022) 1 day ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Skills | Extensive experience of book publishing, including print and ebooks; Very strong working knowledge of the process of commissioning, editing, printing, selling and distributing books, ideally but not limited to non-fiction; Clear and ambitious vision for how to develop and grow an independent publisher in a competitive market; Creative approach to identifying commissioning or commercial opportunities; Commercial attitude to the publishing sector, and an ability to work with measurable goals; Very strong experience of and contacts with agents, booksellers, and other key elements of the publishing world; Line management and personnel development; Very strong organisational skills, including working under pressure to important deadlines. |
Project Editor
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_28021) 1 day ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Starting from £33,000 |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will have demonstrable trade fiction experience and 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. |
Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor, Politics & International Relations - 12 month FTC
Part of Bloomsbury Academic, the Bloomsbury Politics team publishes high quality and innovative textbooks and learning resources for university-level students across the world. Our mission is to develop relevant and impactful course content...
London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc ref: (Ref_28012) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £31,000 - £41,000 pa |
| Skills | Demonstrable commercial acumen; Knowledge of the Higher Education market and textbook publishing; Some direct experience of commissioning and managing book projects; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Able to build strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external parties; An open and collaborative approach to working; An inquisitive and analytical mind-set; Self-motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving capabilities; Able to work unsupervised and use own initiative; Excellent teamwork and organisational skills; Ability to delegate effectively |
Commissioning Editor, Archaeology & Ancient History - 12 month FTC
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of Bloomsbury’s award-winning academic division. Our Archaeology list is a relatively new but fast-growing list, publishing across the global higher-education markets. Wi...
London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc ref: (Ref_28011) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | from £36,000pa, depending on experience |
| Skills | Familiarity with the list’s subject area a definite advantage but not essential; Proven relevant experience in academic publishing; Knowledge of academic publishing trends and developments, for example in Open Access publishing; Proactive, confident self-starter and a collaborative team player; Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning; Strong analytic skills and a competent user of publishing software systems; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally Positive outlook, strong problem-solving; organisational and time-management skills; Meticulous attention to detail; Highly organized and with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships; Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships. |
Project Editor | 12-month FTC | Children’s Non-fiction
Project Editor | 12-month FTC | Children’s Non-fiction | London Are you a creative editor with a passion for making non-fiction exciting and accessible for young readers? This opportunity could be just what you are looking for. Our partner:...
Wonderful Recruitment ref: (ZR_282_JOB) 4 days ago
| Job Sector |
Children’s Publishing
Trade |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Project Management Trade |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | DOE |
| Skills | Editorial and project management skills, confidence liasing with external partners, attention to detail, commercial awareness. |
Production Editor - Books
We are working on a lovely Production Editor vacancy, working for one of the leading London based academic publishers, who are looking to appoint an experienced Production Editor to join their books publishing team. This role can be worked...
London, City of London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (PE110725) 4 days ago
| Job Sector | Academic |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Production |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Generous Salary and company benefits |
Editorial Coordinator/Senior Editorial Coordinator
Are you ready to take your career in scientific publishing to the next level? A leading innovative scientific publisher is looking to recruit an Editorial Coordinator/Senior Editorial Coordinator to join their dynamic team focused on the de...
Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (EC110725) 4 days ago
| Job Sector |
Academic
STM |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Journals |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Attractive salary and company benefits |
Editorial Manager for General Trade
Full-time, permanent contract Salary: £37,000 per annum Hybrid working potential, based in Central London Closing date: 21 July 2025 World- renowned illustrated publisher Thames & Hudson has an exciting and rare vacancy for a dynamic, exp...
London Thames & Hudson ref: (Ref_27999) 6 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | 37,000 |
Commissioning Editor
Who we are and what we do With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find ne...
Sheffield; London Hodder & Stoughton Publishers ref: (Ref_27987) 8 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £32,000 - £36,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | A genuine passion for commercial fiction, with extensive knowledge of the market and areas for potential growth; An excellent understanding of the editorial process from start to finish, and experience supporting senior colleagues’ publishing, including communicating with and editing authors; A commercially minded candidate with a proven ability to recognise opportunities; Strong communication skills and a talent for organisation; Experience working on a high-volume commercial publishing list, including briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata; Ambition for growing the list and identifying the best authors to do this; The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties; The ability to project manage effectively and deliver on time; Excellent administration skills; Enthusiasm for working in a tight-knit team within a busy division. |
Managing Editor
We are working with a prestigious London based membership organization to recruit an experienced Managing Editor within their Journal Development Team. The Managing Editor will play an important role in contributing to the strategic growth ...
London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (ME070725) 8 days ago
| Job Sector | Academic |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Attractive salary and company benefits |
