Assistant Editor, Century

Job title:

Assistant Editor, Century

Company

Penguin Books

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and energetic Assistant Editor with a passion for commercial publishing, excellent administrative skills and some in-house experience to join the editorial department of Century Fiction to work across a range of their bestselling titles and authors.About the roleReporting to publisher Selina Walker you will work across a list of bestselling authors including Lisa Jewell, Harlan Coben, Anthony Horowitz and Katie Fforde, shepherding titles through the editorial process to publication, and liaising directly with authors as well as members of other departments within Cornerstone on a day to day basis.You will read and evaluate manuscript submissions, and manage the internal book process, including title scheduling, writing jacket and cover copy, reporting sales to authors and agents, and liaising with other in-house departments, including managing editorial, production, design, sales, marketing and publicity. You will provide creative support for books and authors, and you will be responsible for driving selected authors’ back-catalogue sales. You will be an integral part of each author’s brand team, working closely with colleagues on a varied year-round programme of publishing.You will also provide day-to-day admin support to Selina, managing her diary, processing invoices and expenses, minute-taking in meetings, and keeping internal systems up to date.About CenturyCentury is the home of the best in brand and genre fiction, known for our industry-leading event publications. Last year Century fiction published 36 Sunday Times bestsellers which spent a total of 88 weeks in the bestseller lists. Our fiction authors include James Patterson, Harlan Coben, Lisa Jewell, Anthony Horowitz, Katie Fforde, Tom Hindle, Rob Rinder, Paige Toon and Gill Hornby.What you’ll bringYou’ll be highly efficient and have excellent communication skills. A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with an ability to work well independently and under pressure, multi-task and organise yourself effectively. You will be working on a range of different titles at all different stages of the publishing process, providing excellent author care, keeping projects to deadlines and communicating with teams across different departments.You’ll have experience with office administration and be confident completing these tasks, but also have knowledge of the publishing process and an eagerness and interest to work on the books Century publishes. Perhaps you’ve worked as a Publishing Assistant, or had experience in Sales, Marketing, Contracts or Rights within a Publishing setting? Ideally you will have experience using in-house systems such as Biblio and Basware.Minimum criteria:Knowledge of the publishing process gained from a previous role,Previous administration experienceA demonstrable interest in the books Century publish,Organised, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator.About PenguinPenguin Random House is 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. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talented people who all play their part to make each one of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.How to apply: Please apply with your CV & Cover Letter Sunday 8th September. As part of your cover letter, please tell us an example of a recent novel you believe has been brilliantly published and why (in no more than 200 words).Salary: circa £32,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.Competitive benefits package: Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.Our benefits include:Financial – income protection, life assurance, childcare allowanceWell-being – healthcare cash plan, critical illness cover, health checksLifestyle – enhanced parental leave, tech schemeFor our full benefits list please visit:Hybrid working: For this role, there are meetings and activities that you will need to attend in person (mainly at our offices in Embassy Gardens). You will be expected to come into the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process atAs a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing . Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.Company: Penguin Books LimitedCountry: United KingdomState/Region: LondonCity: LondonPostal Code: SW11 7BWJob ID: 273514Date: 2 Sep 2024Location:London, LND, GB, SW11 7BW

Expected salary

£32000 per year

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:09:36 GMT

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