Editorial Assistant

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Bloomsbury Publishing plc Full time €28,000 - €30,300

In 2025 Bloomsbury is launching a new, dedicated Science Fiction and Fantasy list. The new imprint will build a space within SFF that is inclusive, quality, fun, magic – across heartland fantasy, romantic fantasy, retellings, high concept speculative fiction, sci-fi and horror. We are dedicated to breaking out debuts and building lasting careers, both within genre readerships and beyond. The new starter would be an integral part of the new speculative fiction imprint, working closely with the Publishing Director and learning from the experience of wider a team – with tasks ranging from general administrative support through to assistance with acquisitions process and publishing.
As Assistant Editor, they will play a key role in the team, assisting the Publishing Director across administrative and editorial tasks, and engaging in shadowing/training in acquisition and submissions process through to publication.
Project-managing new titles through all aspects of the editorial process, from point of commission to finished book, including metadata, cover briefs and more
Consolidate editorial experience and understanding of the publishing process.
Maintaining systems and databases, e.g. Assorted writing tasks with support - e.g. marketing copy, straplines, advance information sheets, cover copy
Shadowing on and support for Publishing director for pitches and auctions as well as editing
Supporting the Publishing Director in briefing artworks including maps, illustrations, covers and special editions
Experience in publishing, working at editorial assistant level or above desirable
Some knowledge of publishing processes
Creative
Interpersonal, relationship-building and diplomacy skills
The role is a full-time and permanent position
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Holidays
~25 days holiday
~5 days Christmas company holiday

Two paid Personal Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays –  take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
Season Ticket Loan
Share Save Scheme
AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
Eye Care Voucher Scheme
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visa applications
The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
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