Publisher Jobs

Designer (Fiction Internals & Covers) - London

Role: Full-Time / Permanent Salary: £29,904 - £41,985 (depending on experience) Location: London The Company Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from book...

London Usborne Publishing Ltd ref: (Ref_28281) 9 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Design
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£29,904 - £41,985 (depending on experience)
Skills	You will have a degree in a design-related subject (or equivalent experience) together with at least 1–2 years’ experience in a design role, ideally within publishing or a related creative industry.

Fiction Designer, Children's

Bloomsbury Children’s are looking to recruit a talented Fiction Designer to join their Children’s Design Team. We are looking to recruit a designer who has experience of designing fiction covers and integrated illustrated interiors from ini...

London Bloomsbury Publishing Plc ref: (Ref_28275) 10 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Design
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£29,000-£32,600 pa
Skills	Relevant experience in graphic design, publishing design, or illustration — whether gained through formal education (e.g. BA, HND) or practical, hands-on work; a minimum of 3 years’ professional experience in the relevant field of design; proven design experience in cover and integrated (illustration/text) interior page layout; proficient in all creative suite programmes: InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; able to supply digital files for print, including finishes; solid knowledge of 4 colour and mono printing processes; strong, clear, confident communicator; practical, highly organised and ambitious to deliver the very best results; committed to maintaining our high standards of quality and integrity Strong awareness of the children’s fiction market and the role of design in commercial success.

Publishing Director/ Editorial Director

Are you a talented commercial fiction editor with a passion for women’s fiction? Pan Macmillan are looking for a Publishing Director to join the Pan Fiction team – the destination imprint for commercial fiction brands including Danielle Ste...

London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28269) 14 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Editorial Management
Employment Type	Contract Full-time
Salary and Benefits	competitive salary and benefits package.
Skills	Experience in acquiring and publishing successful and profitable titles across commercial fiction; A creative mindset in pursuing hot acquisitions and bringing new authors to the list; A strong reputation with authors and agents and impeccable author and agent care across every stage of the publishing process; Experience working with multiple departments across a publishing house; Some management experience; A can-do attitude in supporting the publisher in terms of ambitious growth for the list.

Publicity Manager/Senior Publicity Manager/Head of Publicity

Who we are and what we do With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find ne...

Sheffield, London Hodder & Stoughton Publishers ref: (Ref_28268) 14 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Management Publicity
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	£35,000 - £55,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)
Skills	We are seeking an experienced, passionate and creative publicist to join the award-winning Hodder & Stoughton publicity team, with a focus on our literary publishing. We are currently open to receiving applications across a range of job levels and locations, in order to find the most passionate and skilled candidates in this space.

Head of Digital Marketing & Campaigns

Who we are and what we do Bookouture is an award-winning, dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect ...

Sheffield, London Bookouture ref: (Ref_28266) 15 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Campaigns Marketing
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	45,000 - £50,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)
Skills	This role requires a proven track record in leading digital advertising across major platforms like Meta and Amazon, coupled with expertise in developing comprehensive organic social media and email marketing strategies. The successful candidate will not only be skilled in executing campaigns but also in analysing performance data, identifying growth opportunities, and continuously optimising approaches. They will always be looking to find new routes to reach readers and have a keen understanding of the best channels for campaign success.

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) 15 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) 15 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) 16 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.

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) 16 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.

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) 18 days ago

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