Publisher Jobs

International Sales Assistant (Rights)

Nosy Crow is looking to recruit an International Sales Assistant to support a dynamic and collaborative Foreign Rights team, responsible for selling translation rights to publishers around the world. The purpose of the Rights department is ...

London Nosy Crow ref: (Ref_28845) 7 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Sales
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	The starting salary for this role is £28,000.
Skills	Highly proficient in written and spoken English; Language skills (desirable); Team-player with excellent communication skills; Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail; The ability to multitask and work well under pressure; Initiative and the ability to work independently; Strong interest in publishing, particularly children’s books; Strong sales and numeracy skills.

Production Director, Penguin Random House 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_28844) 7 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Production
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent Hybrid
Salary and Benefits	Competitive with the market and dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits
Skills	Significant senior production experience, including Children’s publishing, with strong knowledge of 4-colour illustrated and complex novelty formats for global markets; Deep technical understanding of children’s formats, materials, manufacturing processes and safety requirements; Proven commercial acumen and negotiation expertise across global suppliers, including experience running competitive tenders; Experience of China and wider Asian manufacturing markets; Demonstrable leadership of multi-layered teams, with a focus on development, succession planning and capability building; Experience leading through change and embedding continuous improvement; Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with Publishing, Sales and Rights; A clear commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing.

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_28842) 9 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Marketing
Employment Type	Full-time 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 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.

Senior Press Officer

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to lead on high-impact publicity strategies. Reporting to the PR Director, you will plan and implement creative, audience-appropriate campaigns with a particular focus on YA, Middle Gra...

London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28841) 9 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Publicity
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Salary starting from: £33,000
Skills	Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for children’s books and the publishing industry, with a particular interest in MCB’s YA and Middle Grade lists; PR expertise: Evidence of delivering end-to-end impactful PR campaigns; Digital connectivity: Extensive knowledge of the digital PR landscape including influencers, podcasts and community spaces; Relationship building: Outstanding interpersonal skills to build rapport with authors, agents and internal stakeholders; Organisation: Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines; 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; Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Google Workspace, Biblio and Cision; 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; 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.

Audio Editor

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the fun, supportive and award-winning Audio team at HarperCollins. We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive audiobook professional to bring their knowledge of the market and prior exp...

London HarperCollins ref: (Ref_28840) 9 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent Hybrid
Salary and Benefits	£32,000 - £35,000
Skills	Experience working in the audio industry – this can include audio publishing, podcasting, radio, or other areas of the audio industry; Experience in dealing with literary and/or theatrical agents and booking talent; Strong knowledge of the audiobook market; An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, a broad range of adult fiction and non-fiction; Strong project management skills and ability to oversee multiple projects at once; Ability to work creatively to specific briefs; Collaborative team player who can work with many internal and external stakeholders; Highly organised with great time management skills; Attention to detail and ability to apply this to the close reading and preparation of manuscripts, precise casting briefs, and intricate productions; Commercial acumen – particularly in how to produce audio content that will drive sales and reach new consumers; Proven interpersonal, relationship-building, communication and presentation skills; Adept at coping with fast-paced agendas, changing schedules and tight deadlines.

Territory Sales Manager

Who we are Turnaround Publisher Services is a leading London-based book distributor providing sales, marketing, and publicity services for publishers based in the UK and abroad, ranging from large corporates to small independent presses. Ou...

London Turnaround Publisher Services Ltd. ref: (Ref_28829) 10 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Management Sales
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	The salary for this role is up to £32,000, depending on experience.

Sales Executive

Who we are Turnaround Publisher Services is a leading London-based book distributor providing sales, marketing, and publicity services for publishers based in the UK and abroad, ranging from large corporates to small independent presses. Ou...

Turnaround Publisher Services Ltd. ref: (Ref_28830) 10 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Sales
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£27,000.

Associate Editor Book Publishing

Associate Editor Book Publishing Position in Tokyo, Japan Employer: Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company Job Sector: Book Publishing Job Type: Associate Book Editor Employment T...

Tokyo, Japan Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company ref: (Ref_28826) 11 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial
Employment Type	Full-time
Salary and Benefits	£30,000–£40,000 based on experience
Skills	• Strong editorial ability (development + copyediting) • Acquisition and market sense • Stakeholder management (authors + internal teams) • Project management across multiple books • Commercial awareness of the book market

Financial Controller (mat cover)

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_28832) 12 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Finance
Employment Type	Contract Full-time
Skills	The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in financial control or a senior finance role, and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. You bring strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally with exposure to both UK and US GAAP, and experience operating within a group structure. A confident and credible communicator, who is comfortable engaging with both finance and non-finance stakeholders, combining a high level of integrity with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines, with a track record of strengthening financial controls and improving processes. Experience in publishing, media, or a royalties-based environment would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Head of Fiction Rights

About Walker Books Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international Group that includes Candlewick Press, Holiday House and Peachtree in the USA and Walker Books Australia. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding ...

London Walker Books ref: (Ref_28828) 12 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Foreign Rights & Permissions Management Rights
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent Hybrid
Salary and Benefits	Competitive Salaries
Skills	You will have a proactive, goal-oriented approach, with a high-level understanding of the rights process and extensive experience in fiction rights sales; A proven track record of building markets, exceeding revenue targets, and managing high-value partnerships across diverse regions; Experience in the development and delivery of a forward-thinking sales strategy; Excellent presentation and negotiation skills; Strong proven experience of the rights business in children’s book publishing and extensive international publisher relationships; Proven people management experience, with strong interpersonal and empathy skills, applied when liaising with direct reports, other departments and international publishers; Clear and effective communication skills; Organisational and time-management strengths, working to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail; Calm, solutions-focused approach, using initiative and sound judgment under pressure; Highly self-motivated, enjoys leading and working as part of a team, and also able to work independently; Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Strong mathematical and analytical skills, as well as a high standard of written English; Significant experience with financial planning, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making; Proactive commercial acumen and results-orientated approach; International travel is essential and foreign language skills will be advantageous; Proven depth of understanding of the global publishing landscape; Knowledge and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing.