Editorial jobs
Your search generated 31 Editorial jobs
Head of Translation
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative Head of Translation to lead our high performing translation rights business for the Michael Joseph, Transworld and Vintage divisions here at Penguin Random House UK. Working closely wi...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_27402) 6 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £60,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Advanced entrepreneurial instincts and a pro-active approach to acquiring, selling and managing rights An experienced, excellent negotiator with proven influencing skills at all levels and a track record of major deals Strong customer relationships in key translation markets and with literary scouts A supportive and motivational leader and people manager, able to empower a team to do their best work and build on a strong, collaborative and inclusive team culture An opportunistic individual who is curious about new opportunities and developments in the marketplace and has an appetite for learning A dedicated, positive team player, naturally inclined to solicit and share information, participate or drive team projects A strategic, confident and nuanced communicator with sophisticated interpersonal skills and the winning ability to inspire trust and enthusiasm in others An appetite and ability to manage risk and change, confident in handling challenging situations under pressure while delivering to deadlines or targets, showing adaptability as well as the ability to develop others in this aspect An excellent ambassador for books and a commercially astute reader |
Commissioning Editor, Bookouture
Who we are and what we do Find us brilliant new authors. Publish excellent books. Collaborate with a talented team. And learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking for the very best talent to join our editor...
Sheffield, London, Bristol, Edinburgh Bookouture ref: (Ref_27400) 7 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £33,000-£42,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | You’re a creative person with a passion for stories, able to spot trends and understand what makes a reader tick. You use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better. You’re a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed. You have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You’re agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks. You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach. |
Editorial Director, Voyager
Introduction to the role HarperVoyager, HarperCollins’ hugely successful and growing SFF imprint, are looking to appoint an Editorial Director. The role will have specific responsibility for driving the commissioning strategy and editorial ...
London HarperCollins ref: (Ref_27399) 7 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £45,000 - £57,500 (GBP) Seniority |
| Skills | Track record of publishing bestsellers within the genre An innovative and creative approach to publishing Strong understanding of the publishing process and relationship management Experience in a senior commissioning role Strong financial/commercial awareness, including analysing sales data and market trends Excellent communication skills A network of strong agent, rights director and scout contacts in the UK and US Track record of excellent author management and relationships |
Features editor (maternity cover)
The Stage Media Company Ltd, based in London Bridge, is dedicated to providing up-to-date news and services for the UK’s theatre, performing arts and book publishing industry with two key titles: The Stage and The Bookseller. Both The Stage...
London The Stage The Bookseller ref: (Ref_27397) 9 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits | £36,000 |
| Skills | Superb writing and editing skills with close attention to detail Excellent written, verbal and organisational abilities Proven track record of publishing engaging, industry-focused articles with excellent journalistic judgment as a published writer Journalism qualification or equivalent experience |
Lead Editor
Are you an innovative and passionate children’s book editor ready for a fantastic new opportunity? Do you have a proven track-record managing or working on a highly commercial picture, novelty and board book list? If so, we would love to he...
Bath Curious Universe ref: (Ref_27393) 19 hours ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Hybrid
Permanent |
| Skills | Lead Editor: At least 5 years editorial experience in a related industry (publishing, toys, gifts, stationery, or similar). Exceptional organization skills with the ability to create and manage schedules and project timelines to meet deadlines. Highly creative and innovative, with strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent editorial, proofreading and copywriting skills. Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Acrobat. Experience in staff management is desirable. Strong design knowledge and excellent verbal and written communication skills. |
Commissioning/Senior Commissioning Editor
Due to growth, a fabulous Dublin based educational publishing company is looking to recruit an experienced Commissioning Editor or Senior Commissioning Editor to work within their growing editorial team. This role will identify and commiss...
Dublin Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CE080125) 2 days ago
| Job Sector | Educational |
| Job Type |
Digital
Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Highly attractive salary and excellent company benefits |
Commissioning Executive
A highly successful educational publisher, based in Dublin is looking to recruit a motivated and market focused Commissioning Executive to join their team. This is an ideal role for a junior editor looking to take the next step in their edi...
Dublin Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CE0080125) 2 days ago
| Job Sector | Educational |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
(Sabbatical cover) Senior Editor - DK Travel
Are you a passionate and creative Senior Editor ready to inspire travellers around the world? The DK Travel division is seeking a well-organized and creative individual to join our team, working across our expanding list of travel guides, ...
London DK ref: (Ref_27387) 2 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Skills | We are looking for a motivated self-starter who is happy to jump straight into a team. If you have a genuine passion for travel and travel publishing, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are capable of managing multiple projects at any one time |
Editorial Assistant
Independent publisher Pushkin Press is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our team. This exciting and busy role is an opportunity for someone with a grounding in publishing to work with our editors across Pushkin’s adult imprints de...
London Pushkin Press ref: (Ref_27385) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £26,000 |
Publisher
Do you want to oversee two award-winning children’s imprints, publishing books that are enjoyed by children around the world? Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Ivy Kids Eco have an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially minded...
London Quarto Publishing ref: (Ref_27384) 3 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management Other Publishing |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | From £62,000 per annum |
| Skills | Build exciting and profitable publishing programmes that maintain and enhance Quarto’s reputation for very high quality, innovative and internationally successful publishing. Innovate and drive new product development. Solicit, evaluate and acquire book proposals. Understand complex acquisitions contracts and rights management. |
