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Editorial assistant, Penguin Life
3 months ago
Closing date for applications: 15th August at 11.59pm
Salary: £27,500 plus bonus and benefits
Are you organised, a great team player and meticulously attentive to detail? Are you keen to know more about non-fiction publishing trends? Are you always seeking out the latest ideas, debates and innovations in health and behaviour?
Penguin General is one of the eight publishing divisions within Penguin Random House UK and is made up of extremely talented colleagues, who set a high bar in terms of quality of output, and who take pride in their work and strive for both individual and collective success. There are five imprints at Penguin General, including Penguin Life.
At Penguin Life we aim for our books to equip readers with new ideas and skills which will improve every aspect of their lives, from work to relationships, health, psychology, communication and behavioural change. Our authors range from business leaders to sporting legends, leading scientists, health professionals and exceptional journalists. What unites our authors is a focus on quality and integrity - they include James Nestor, Simon Sinek, Philippa Perry, Rangan Chatterjee, Ellie Middleton, Cal Newport, Sharmadean Reid and Jefferson Fisher.
Penguin Life is looking for an editorial assistant to work on our list of bestselling non-fiction publishing. The successful candidate will support Penguin Life’s two editorial directors and will also provide shared support (alongside another editorial assistant) to the overall team of seven.
Responsibilities
This role will involve a wide array of editorial and administrative tasks, including:
Providing general office administration e.g. booking meeting rooms, managing diaries, arranging couriers, minuting meetings, processing expenses, processing invoices, sending out proof mailings, arranging for author advanced copies, dealing with general queriesManaging book and prize submissionsMaintaining internal systemsProofreading book coversPreparing editorial material for the sales, communications and rights teamsResearching book ideas and offering feedback on book proposals and manuscripts
Knowledge, skills and experience
You don’t need previous publishing experienceYou do need an interest in books (ideally non-fiction)A willingness and ability to learnPassion for our mission – to make books for everyone, because a book can change anyoneA team player, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a knack for working closely with a diverse team (whether colleagues, authors or freelancers)Highly efficient, organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a demanding workloadA meticulous eye for detail and for spotting (and solving) problems before they ariseA curiosity for new ideas, wherever they come from.
Disability Confident: If you have opted into our disability confident scheme, below is the minimum criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.
Demonstrable interest in Penguin Life and Penguin GeneralProven written ability showcased through your applicationExperience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ OutlookDemonstrable understanding of managing multiple stakeholders at varying senioritiesDemonstrable communication skills
How to apply: If this sounds like you, please apply with a CV and cover letter by 11:59pm on Thursday 15th August. As part of your cover letter, please tell us why you think you would be an excellent Editorial Assistant at Penguin Life, focusing on how you have displayed the skills we’re looking for. Please also respond to the following question: Tell us about a recently published non-fiction book you would recommend and why (no more than 300 words).
We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
Please include in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.
Hybrid working: We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. The exact balance of office to remote working will depend on the nature of your role and team needs and we will discuss this through the recruitment process.
