Publishing Talent Scout for Children's Content

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom BookBrunch Limited Full time

Are you a publishing professional looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a talented Literary Scout to join our team at BookBrunch Limited. As a Publishing Talent Scout for Children's Content, you will play a key role in sourcing key titles and helping our publishers build and maintain their lists.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the children's publishing market, with experience in scouting and/or publishing. They will also have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Sourcing key titles and building relationships with UK and US agents and editors
  • Maintaining relationships with London-based clients to ensure they receive relevant title information
  • Reading submissions and writing reports on a tight turnaround
  • Working with external readers to edit their reports to a high standard
  • Attending book fairs and industry events
  • Updating the company platform to reflect the latest information for clients
  • Providing general administrative support as required

This is a full-time role with a salary range of £28,000-£33,000 dependent on experience.



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