Publisher Jobs

Operations Manager

About Us Founded in 1983 from the pioneering Al Saqi Bookshop in London, Saqi Books is an award-winning independent publisher dedicated to bold, original voices from the Middle East, North Africa and their diasporas. Our list spans politics...

London Saqi Books ref: (Ref_29081) 6 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Operations Management
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£37,500–£42,000 depending on experience
Skills	You’ve worked in an operations, office management or business administration role, ideally in publishing, media or a small organisation; You’re highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once; You’re financially literate and confident supporting budgeting, reporting or financial administration; You have experience of HR administration, including recruitment, onboarding and payroll coordination; You enjoy building systems and processes that help teams work more effectively; You’re a strong communicator who can work confidently across different teams and functions; You’re proactive, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership of problems and seeing them through; You handle sensitive commercial and personnel matters with discretion and good judgement; Experience of publishing workflows and royalty administration would be an advantage.

Marketing Executive

We are looking for a creative, commercially minded, and highly organised Marketing Executive to join our award-winning Communications team. In this role, you will support the Head of Marketing and the Senior Brand Marketing Manager across t...

London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_29080) 6 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Marketing
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£30,000
Skills	Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for children’s books and the publishing industry, with a particular interest in MCB’s Fiction and Non-Fiction divisions, including graphic novels and our First Ink and Rocket Fox imprints; Marketing foundation: Experience working in a busy direct to consumer marketing team, either within or outside of the publishing industry; Clear and effective communication: Effective written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to share information reliably and professionally; Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh, innovative ideas that drive engagement; Innovation and efficiency: A forward-thinking approach to publishing with an openness to exploring new tools and technologies, such as AI, to improve workflows and create more efficient processes; Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Canva and Biblio; Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve; Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment; Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives; Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes.

Artworker

Are you an imaginative and skilled creative seeking a dynamic role in the world of publishing? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Pan Macmillan’s art team, where your technical expertise in preparing artwork for both print and digit...

London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_29079) 6 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Design
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£33,000 – 40,000
Skills	Technical expertise: High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) with the ability to take a design seamlessly from concept to print-ready artwork; Publishing or studio experience: Proven artwork experience within a book publishing environment, demonstrating a solid understanding of book design and print-production processes; Attention to detail: A methodical approach to file management, proofing, and asset retrieval while managing multiple projects to meet tight deadlines; Clear communication: Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across different internal teams (Design, Production, Editorial, and Sales); Software skills: Comfortable working with workflow systems and tools, specifically Google Workspace and publishing management systems (ideally Biblio); Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring that our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve; Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment; Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives and new digital tools; Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes.

Senior Commissioning Editor | Romance Fiction

Senior Commissioning Editor | Romance Fiction | London | Permanent Are you a Commissioning Editor with experience acquiring romantic fiction or commissioning commercial fiction? Are you passionate about the romance genre, from small town ro...

Wonderful Recruitment ref: (ZR_361_JOB) 6 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher Trade
Job Type	Acquisitions Editorial Trade Strategy
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	DOE
Skills	Commissioning, editing, publishing, commercial fiction, romance, author development, relationship building, market trends, strategic growth.

Marketing Manager | Independent Trade Publisher

Marketing Manager | Independent Trade Publisher | London | Permanent (Full or Part time) Are you a marketer looking for a role where you can shape campaigns, grow audiences and make a measurable impact across multiple marketing channels? Re...

Wonderful Recruitment ref: (ZR_363_JOB) 6 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher Trade
Job Type	Marketing
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£35-40k, DOE
Skills	Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Website Optimisation, Website Content Management, Web Content Strategy, Stakeholder Collaboration, Social Media Management, Social Media Advertising, SEO Content Writing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Automation, Marketing Analytics, Mailing List Management, Adobe InDesign, Email Template Design, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Copywriting, Content Publishing, Content Marketing, Content Management, Campaign Management, Brand Marketing, Audience Development, Article Writing, Adobe Photoshop

Senior Designer

Think Selection is delighted to be partnering with a commercial fiction book publishing company to find a Senior Designer to join its design team. This is a hands-on cover design role working on commercial fiction titles and series across g...

London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_29006) 6 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Design
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Very competitive

Sales Operations Assistant

Maternity cover - 12 month fixed term contract Salary: competitive Faber is a leading independent literary publisher, committed to the world’s most dynamic and significant voices. The list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling fiction, award-w...

London Faber and Faber ref: (Ref_29075) 7 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Sales
Employment Type	Contract
Salary and Benefits	Competitive
Skills	We are looking for a book lover with proven administration skills, excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, a good eye for detail and strong numeracy skills. Strong working knowledge of Excel is essential.

Team Assistant, Bloomsbury Audio

The opportunity Bloomsbury’s award-winning audio team are looking for a new Team Assistant, passionate about the audio format, to help support the next phase of our growth. The role will provide support for various elements of the audio pub...

London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc ref: (Ref_29074) 7 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Operations
Employment Type	Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£27,000
Skills	Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail; ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritise effectively; proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong communication skills; confidence working both independently and as part of a team; mtrong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Editor, Laurence King Gift (12 month FTC)

Who we are and what we do Laurence King is one of the world’s leading publishers of books, gifts and games on the creative arts and popular culture. We work with some of the world’s best illustrators, designers, artists and photographers to...

London; Sheffield Laurence King Publishing Limited ref: (Ref_29073) 7 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Contract
Salary and Benefits	£31,000–£35,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)
Skills	We are looking for a creative and flexible editor or project manager, with a background in either illustrated publishing or gifts, games and product development, to manage a packed and varied publishing programme. Key attributes: Passionate about gifts and games; Keen eye for detail; Proven editorial experience in illustrated publishing; Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Assistant Editor / Editor, Children's Publishing Division

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_29072) 7 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Starting from £30,000
Skills	You will have a proven passion for children’s books and ideally have experience working in an editorial role, in children’s fiction, although we are open to candidates with other book editorial experience. You will be a motivated, committed, creative, flexible individual with excellent editorial skills, a forensic eye for detail, and demonstrable experience of taking multiple titles through the full editorial process.