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Assistant Editor, General Fiction
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our busy and friendly General Fiction team at HarperFiction. As an Assistant Editor, you’ll work closely with our Publisher to support a bestselling list that includes both established ...
London HarperCollins ref: (Ref_28783) 23 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £29,000 - £32,000 |
| Skills | Experience in trade publishing, ideally within an editorial or assistant editorial role; Proven editorial skills, including desk editing work, copywriting and accurate proof-reading; Line or structural editing experience (desirable); Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and work independently; Experience liaising directly with authors, agents, and internal teams; A keen interest in the market, industry trends, and the wider reading community, including active engagement with social media channels related to books and reading; Enthusiasm for using AI and other digital tools to improve workflows and a proactive approach to experimenting with new technologies to enhance efficiency with admin; Excellent command of English, with strong attention to detail and accuracy; Proficiency in MS Word (advanced), with intermediate skills in Excel and Outlook; A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills at all levels. |
Editorial Assistant, Penguin Press
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_28782) 24 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £29,000 plus benefits |
| Skills | High degree of literacy and writing skills; Good awareness of the current external media market; Highly organised with the ability to multitask and handle competing priorities; Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines, sometimes under pressure; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people; Attention to detail; The ability to work autonomously using initiative; Dedication to being creative and innovative. |
Marketing and PR Director
We are super excited to be working with, a fast growing, award winning independent children's publisher who is seeking an exceptional Marketing & PR Director to lead their talented team across a vibrant and expanding publishing list for chi...
Central London, City of London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015739) 24 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type |
Marketing
Publicity Trade |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive salary + benefits |
Managing Editor
Post Wave Children’s Books is looking for a highly skilled and organised Managing Editor to join our recently established team. We are the UK subsidiary of Post Wave Publishing, a leading Chinese publisher of both originated and translated ...
London Post Wave Children’s Books ref: (Ref_28762) 24 days ago
| Job Sector |
Children’s Publishing
Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | circa £40,000, depending on how your skills and experience align to the role |
| Skills | Experience project-managing books from acquisition to publication, and the ability to troubleshoot scheduling issues; An ability to priortitise workload to accommodate shifting schedules and deadlines; An ability to work flexibily and proactively as part of a small team; Editorial rigour and attention to detail with impeccable grammar and spelling; A strong self-starter with the ability to work autonomously; Proofreading and copyediting experience; Familiarity with publishing management systems. |
Publicity & Marketing Executive
A well-established London based publishing company has asked Think Selection exclusively to recruit a Publicity & Marketing Executive to join its team to handle publicity campaigns for selected titles across its commercial fiction genres (i...
London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28779) 24 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Publicity
Social Media |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
Editorial Assistant
Are you passionate about children’s and young adult (YA) literature? Do you have a fantastic eye for detail? We have the rare opportunity for a creative and conscientious Editorial Assistant to join our dynamic editorial team to support our...
London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28778) 25 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £27,500 |
| Skills | Administrative excellence: Effective organizational skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and manage a varied workflow effectively; Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for children’s and YA books and the publishing industry, particularly for Macmillan Children’s Books and First Ink’s fiction, non-fiction, and poetry lists; Clear and effective communication: Effective written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to share information reliably and professionally; Solution-oriented: A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to changing business needs while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail; 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 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; Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes. |
Finance Director
Company Peters Fraser + Dunlop is one of the longest-established literary and talent agencies in London, developing industry-leading work in the fields of literature, film, television, radio, audio, public speaking, digital platforms and jo...
London Peters, Fraser and Dunlop ref: (Ref_28780) 25 days ago
| Job Sector | Literary Agent |
| Job Type | Finance |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | dependent on experience |
| Skills | Qualified accountant (UK); Excellent analytical skills and exceptional numerical proficiency and an ability to translate this into concise and focused reporting for stakeholders; Strong commercial and entrepreneurial approach; Focus on value creation in all aspects of role and duties; Strategic thinker with the ability to make and support effective and informed business decisions that align with organizational goals and adapt to changing circumstances; In-depth understanding of complex financial policies; Effective leadership style with developed emotional intelligence to support and foster a positive work environment for team and wider organisation; Adaptability and flexibility – open to change and proactive in identifying requirements and actions in response to new challenges and opportunities; Solution orientated – with ability to think laterally and understand full scope of issues and likewise full scope and breadth of solutions; Excellent verbal and written communication skills and active listener; Self-motivating with a proactive and dynamic approach; Effective negotiator; Experience in system development and automation, to support optimal operational delivery. |
Sales Executive
Are you an experienced and motivated sales executive looking for a different type of sales challenge? We have a lovely opportunity to join the sales team of a well-established UK manufacturer packaging solutions, as their new Sales Execut...
Worcester, Worcestershire Redwood Publishing Recruitment ref: (SE060326) 27 days ago
| Job Sector |
Professional
Trade |
| Job Type | Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive salary plus commission/bonus and company benefits |
Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor
Who we are and what we do At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe go...
Sheffield, London Orion Publishing Group ref: (Ref_28777) 27 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £33,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | We are looking for a creative and ambitious Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor to drive the commercial publishing at Orion Fiction, with a broad remit across commercial fiction including the crime and thriller space. Reporting to the Publishing Director, this is a rare opportunity at an exciting time of growth to help shape the future of Orion Fiction. You will have strong commercial instincts, a wide network of contacts across the industry and comfortable leading the strategy for high-profile publications. |
Head of Marketing (12 month FTC)
Who we are and what we do A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, Little, Brown Book Group is the largest division within Hachette, and one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. We pride ourselves on qualit...
Sheffield, London, Bristol, Edinburgh Little Brown Book Group ref: (Ref_28776) 27 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Management
Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £48,000 - £52,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will be social media savvy, have a honed eye for design, a B2C expert, a talent for copywriting and proven experience putting creativity and innovation at the heart of their work. The ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and be a strong team player are also vital. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced marketer ready for a new challenge. |
