commissioning editor

A leading not for profit scholarly publisher in the environmental sciences is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Journals Commissioning Editor to join their Journals team. This role will be hybrid, working 2 days a week from their London office and the remaining days at home. Working closely with the Head of Journals, you will play a key role in shaping...

About usThe Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide.At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and...

Penguin Press in London is seeking an Editor or Commissioning Editor to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract at Embassy Gardens. You will acquire and publish new titles in the Penguin Classics series and cover for a colleague on parental leave.The role involves generating ideas, acquiring rights, commissioning translations, and guiding manuscripts to...

Financial Times is seeking a commissioning editor for its Project Publishing team in London, responsible for end-to-end delivery of individual reports or series. You will commission articles, graphics and videos, edit copy, and prepare for print and online publication.We expect strong editors with broad knowledge of FT topics, excellent communication, and...

Penguin Press in London is seeking an Editor or Commissioning Editor for a 12-month fixed-term contract based at our Embassy Gardens offices. You will acquire and publish new titles for Penguin Classics, manage translations, and guide manuscripts to publication, working with Penguin Press teams on positioning, copy, design, publicity and marketing.We value...

Are you looking to build a career in legal publishing, project management, or the legal industry? Would you like to work with leading legal professionals and help deliver trusted legal content used by practitioners around the world? About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees...

Job DescriptionAn opportunity has arisen for an Editor or Commissioning Editor to join Penguin Press on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based at our offices in Embassy Gardens. About the teamPenguin Classics is the world’s largest and best-known library of classic literature. Ranging from the epics of the ancient past to the novels,...

Return Division Headline Department Editorial Location London, Sheffield Salary £33,000+ dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) Contact type Full Time Permanent Publishing division Headline Closing date Friday, 6th November 2026 Who We Are And What We Do Headline was founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart: to publish the books...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an Editor or Commissioning Editor to join Penguin Press on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based at our offices in Embassy Gardens. About the team Penguin Classics is the world’s largest and best-known library of classic literature. Ranging from the epics of the ancient past to the...

Full-timeLegalEntity: The Random House Group LimitedCompensation: GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000 - yearlyJob DescriptionAn opportunity has arisen for an Editor or Commissioning Editor to join Penguin Press on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based at our offices in Embassy Gardens.About the teamPenguin Classics is the world’s largest and...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an Editor or Commissioning Editor to join Penguin Press on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based at our offices in Embassy Gardens. About the team Penguin Classics is the world's largest and best-known library of classic literature. Ranging from the epics of the ancient past to the novels,...

Job Description An opportunity has arisen for an Editor or Commissioning Editor to join Penguin Press on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is based at our offices in Embassy Gardens. About the team Penguin Classics is the world’s largest and best-known library of classic literature. Ranging from the epics of the ancient past to the...

Are you looking to build a career in legal publishing, project management, or the legal industry? Would you like to work with leading legal professionals and help deliver trusted legal content used by practitioners around the world?About our TeamLexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees...

LexisNexis Legal & Professional in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Editor to support high-quality legal content for LexisPSL. You will manage end-to-end commissioning, work with leading practitioners, and help deliver practical guidance to legal professionals.You will research potential authors, negotiate terms, and coordinate with...

Are you looking to build a career in legal publishing, project management, or the legal industry? Would you like to work with leading legal professionals and help deliver trusted legal content used by practitioners around the world? About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees...

Headline is looking for an ideas‑driven commissioning editor with a strong commercial instinct to join Headline Home. You will manage the established publishing programme and acquire compelling non‑fiction across health and well‑being, personal development, lifestyle and cookery.Based in London or Sheffield, the role reports to the Publishing Director...

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Commissioning Editor to join our LexisPSL team. In this role, you will support the commissioning of high-quality legal content by working with leading legal practitioners and internal stakeholders, helping to deliver practical guidance and insight to legal professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for...

The Guardian in London is seeking an assistant Europe editor to plan, commission and edit for Guardian Europe, shaping copy with established columnists and new contributors to engage a global audience.You will edit for accuracy and liveliness, liaise with the legal team, and explore multimedia formats to air Europe-related debates and ideas. A strong network...

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is hiring an Assistant Commissioning Editor to join the LexisPSL team. You will support commissioning high-quality legal content by working with leading practitioners and internal stakeholders, delivering practical guidance for legal professionals.This role suits someone interested in publishing, legal content, or project...

Who we are and what we do Headline was founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart: to publish the books people want to read. Sometimes, the simplest ideas are best. Headline has spent over three decades creating bestsellers. Our passion for the commercial means we are home to some of the UK’s biggest-selling authors and that we can continue to...