Editorial jobs

Publishing Director – Digital First Publishing

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_28261) 11 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive & Benefits
Skills	The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a commissioner with a strong instinct for genre, voice, and reader appeal, coupled with outstanding editorial judgment and the ability to make fast-paced decisions. They will be strategically focused, commercially savvy, and highly attuned to audience behaviour. Confident in leading creative projects from concept to delivery, they will be enthusiastic about new formats, creator culture, fan communities, and innovative storytelling tools. They will be comfortable with AI, metadata etc, and along with an entrepreneurial spirit they will be able to build a business from the ground up.

Junior Editor – Picture Books

Nosy Crow is a multi-award-winning independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusias...

London Nosy Crow ref: (Ref_28260) 11 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	The starting salary for this role will be from £32,000 depending on previous experience
Skills	Significant experience in a children’s illustrated book editorial department, ideally in picture books. Significant, proven experience managing multiple book projects independently (with support from senior colleagues); Exceptional proofreading, copy-editing and copywriting skills. Strong organisational and time-management skills, and the ability to prioritise in a busy and high-pressure environment; Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a keen eye for detail and creative flair; Thorough knowledge of the picture book market, both in the UK and abroad; Mastery of Biblio, or familiarity with a Biblio-type system and an ability to learn quickly; A real understanding of how words and pictures work together to tell a meaningful story; A demonstrable passion for picture books.

Hachette UK Traineeship

Closing date: 13th October at 11.59pm Salary: £27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers) Duration: 12 months Start date: March 2026 Assessment day: 2nd December (entry-level) and 4th December (career switchers) Hybrid work...

London, Sheffield Hachette UK ref: (Ref_28254) 12 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Communications Editorial Marketing Publicity
Employment Type	Internship
Salary and Benefits	£27,000 (entry-level) and £30,000-£35,000 (career switchers)
Skills	Genuine interest in forging a career in publishing. Passion for Hachette UK’s values and publishing divisions. Can-do attitude and an enthusiasm for learning about a variety of tasks. Good attention to detail, time management, and prioritisation skills.

Scientific Editor - Remote

We are working with a lovely academic publisher which publishes journals in the field of reproductive medicine. They are looking to recruit a new Science Editor for their editorial team to undertake final post-acceptance checking of manuscr...

Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (SE240925) 12 days ago

Job Sector	Academic STM
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Home Working Part-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£32,000-£35,000

Editorial and Partnerships Manager

One-year fixed term contract (with potential to renew) About Untold Established in 2020, Untold Narratives works together with writers structurally marginalised by community or conflict, to develop and amplify their work. In many parts of t...

London Untold Narratives CIC ref: (Ref_28247) 13 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Contract Hybrid Part-time
Salary and Benefits	P/t salary of £32,000, for four days per week,
Skills	A minimum of three years working in a publishing / writer development environment; Excellent editorial skills and attention to detail; Strong communication skills; Strong evidence of building and managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders; Financially numerate and evidence of managing budgets; Flexible/adaptable and enjoys working in a small team; Good IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and messaging apps Committed to Untold’s mission and values.

Assistant Editor

Our client, a global professional membership body within the legal sector, is seeking an Assistant Editor to join their editorial team. This role is crucial in supporting the editorial production of their bi-monthly magazine and quarterly t...

Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015488) 13 days ago

Job Sector	Professional
Job Type	Copy Writing Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£28k - 30k per year

Commissioning Editor - Medical Journal

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in STM publishing? We are excited to be partnering with a leading London based global academic publisher to recruit a Commissioning |Editor to join their highly successful publishing team....

London Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (CE230925) 13 days ago

Job Sector	Academic STM
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Excellent salary plus bonus, and great company benefits

Senior Commissioning Editor – Illustrated Non-Fiction

Think Selection are looking for an experienced and commercially-minded Senior Commissioning Editor to join a leading illustrated publisher in a newly created role. The publisher has a great reputation for innovative illustrated co-edition p...

Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28065) 14 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher Trade
Job Type	Acquisitions Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive

Production Editor

Think Selection is delighted to be exclusively recruiting a Production Editor on behalf of a successful London-based trade book publishing company. In this role you’ll manage the production of Fiction titles from handover of manuscript thro...

London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28197) 17 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial Production
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive

Editorial Assistant

Department: Caterpillar Studio Location: SW London – Hybrid working (3 days a week in our Fulham office) Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Reporting to: Managing Editor The Role Little Tiger Press has an opening for an entry-leve...

Fulham, London Little Tiger Press ref: (Ref_28237) 19 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive
Skills	A methodical, quick and organised worker, happy to juggle a busy workload and meet tight deadlines; A confident administrator; Experience using Biblio is desirable but not essential; Creative, while able to work accurately to a brief, with meticulous attention to detail and excellent writing and grammar skills; A friendly team player with excellent communication skills; Proactive about liaising with different colleagues and departments to keep studio organisation running smoothly; Passionate about children’s books.