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Acquisitions Editor - DK LIFE
Are you a creative and commercially minded commissioner with a passion for publishing standout narrative non-fiction? DK is looking for an Acquisitions Editor to join the DK RED imprint within our DK LIFE division. This is a key commissio...
London DK ref: (Ref_28538) 13 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | Entrepreneurial, commercially aware, and able to spot trends and opportunities ahead of the curve; A confident communicator and negotiator with strong relationship-building skills; Meticulous in attention to detail and committed to delivering books of the highest standard; A collaborative team player who shares ideas and insights to help the division succeed |
Commissioning Editor (12 month FTC)
Who we are and what we do Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise o...
Sheffield, London, Edinburgh Hachette Children's Group ref: (Ref_28537) 13 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £33,000 - £38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | We are looking for a candidate with excellent editorial skills, a strong eye for design and solid commercial awareness. You should have a good understanding of the importance of author care, and the ability to forge positive working relationships with agents. We are looking for a versatile editor who can nurture our current authors, deliver an exceptional editorial service, keep track of trends, develop new ideas and commission commercial colour and text-led non-fiction titles. |
Project Designer - DK Plus
Do you love creating bold, eye‑catching designs that bring stories to life? Are you inspired by iconic entertainment brands and the challenge of turning a fan‑favourite world into a beautifully illustrated book? If so, DK Plus is looking ...
London DK ref: (Ref_28536) 13 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Design |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | A willingness to learn and contribute fresh ideas for titles; A good eye for typography and strong layout skills; Previous publishing experience (essential), ideally with illustrated titles; Knowledge and experience of InDesign and Adobe Photoshop (advantageous); No licensing experience required, but you should be a fan of licensed titles and worlds; This role is office‑based for at least three days per week. Tuesday and Wednesday are mandatory in‑office days, with your third day ideally between Monday and Thursday. |
Managing Editor
Who we are and what we do Octopus publish books for everyone. We love to enlighten, nourish, entertain and most of all inspire readers and listeners everywhere. Octopus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the ...
Sheffield, London, Edinburgh Octopus Publishing Group ref: (Ref_28534) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Up to £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | We are looking for someone with at least five years' experience in editorial project management, across narrative and illustrated publishing in a range of genres and categories. You will have a deep knowledge of managing complex book creation, and with working with a range of stakeholders, including external authors and agents. You will have experience in developing people to improve performance, and will be comfortable being a key part of a diverse, creative and commercial team. You will be an excellent communicator who gathers competing views together to work out the best way forward, and taking the business with you. You will be relaxed dealing with changing priorities and devising and implementing new processes and approaches. |
Editorial Director / Publisher
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_28533) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable passion for children’s books, uphold the highest creative and editorial standards, and bring a strong design eye and collaborative approach to producing standout publishing. They will be a strategic and compelling thinker, able to articulate a clear vision, negotiate confidently in complex deal and auction environments, and make sound, commercially driven publishing decisions. A dynamic communicator with strong commercial acumen, they will use market insight and data to drive sales, profit and market position, with a proven track record of acquisition, editing and publishing excellence and experience working closely with sales, marketing and publicity teams on high-impact campaigns, alongside a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability. |
Head of Marketing - DK Marketing & Communications
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a strategic and creative marketing professional to become part of the DK Living Marketing team. As Head of Marketing, you’ll shape and deliver the UK marketing strategy for a wonderfully varied adult n...
London DK ref: (Ref_28527) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Communications
Management Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
Sales, Marketing and Publicity Assistant (Part-Time),
Biteback Publishing is Britain’s leading publisher of political and current affairs titles, with our wider list including sport, history, social and economic issues and general non-fiction, with authors ranging from prominent politicians, O...
London Biteback Publishing ref: (Ref_28529) 15 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Marketing
Publicity Sales |
| Employment Type | Part-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £28,000–£30,000 pro rata |
| Skills | Imaginative and self-motivated; Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines; A team player; Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English; First-class attention to detail; Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively; A proven interest in and/or experience of book publishing will be an advantage |
Deputy Marketing Director / Marketing Director (12 month FTC)
Who we are and what we do The John Murray Group which encompasses John Murray Press, Quercus, John Murray specialist and Dialogue, is one of the fastest growing and most profitable divisions of Hachette UK, with imprints that encompass a ra...
London or Sheffield John Murray Press ref: (Ref_28523) 15 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £60,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | Significant Marketing experience at a senior level in publishing Proven team and line management experience. Supervising, managing and developing marketers. Expert knowledge of target market and industry, with a particular focus on commercial publishing. Excellent communication and presentation skills. You will be confident chairing meetings and expertly guiding the conversation. Strong financial understanding and budget management skills. Adaptable, organised, collaborative and an excellent problem-solver. |
Sales Executive
Think Selection is delighted to be recruiting a Sales Executive on behalf of a well-established education publisher specialising in literacy and classroom resources used by schools internationally. This role will suit someone early in their...
North London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28522) 15 days ago
| Job Sector |
Educational
Publisher |
| Job Type |
Admin & PA
Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Up to £34k |
Publisher, Crime and Thriller
HarperFiction, a division of HarperCollins UK, is seeking an exceptional Publisher to lead our Crime & Thriller publishing, overseeing both the upmarket, boutique crime fiction list Hemlock Press, as well as our commercial Crime & Thriller ...
London HarperCollins ref: (Ref_28517) 17 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Skills | Significant experience in trade fiction publishing at a senior level; A history of acquiring and publishing bestsellers within the Crime & Thriller genre; A deep understanding of the publishing process and market dynamics; A forward-thinking mindset that allows you to anticipate market trends and consumer preferences; Strong editorial expertise with P&L responsibility. |
