
Editorial Assistant/Assistant Editor
HarperCollins Publishers
- Closing: 5:00pm, 20th Sep 2021 BST
Perks and benefits
Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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Job Description
An exciting, entry-level opportunity has arisen at 4th Estate for an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant or Assistant Editor to join the imprint to support the Publishing Director and Editorial Director in their publishing of a broad range titles, from literary to crossover fiction and narrative to subject-driven non-fiction.
4th Estate is one of the most innovative and eclectic imprints in the industry, with a reputation for publishing a wide variety of critically-acclaimed and beautifully-produced titles. We made history by publishing Hilary Mantel‘s Booker Prize-winning novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, which made her the first woman and first British writer to win the award twice.
We are the home of beloved, bestselling writers such as Jon McGregor, Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche, Jonathan Franzen, Elizabeth Day, Craig Brown and Nigel Slater. Our office bookshelves teem with classics from essential writers like J.G. Ballard, Joan Didion, Penelope Fitzgerald, Yiyun Li and Joyce Carol Oates. We are proud to publish some of the most thrilling emerging voices at work today such as Kate Elizabeth Russell, Yomi Adegoke, Jia Tolentino and Valeria Luiselli. From fiction to cookery, biography to polemic, we pride ourselves on publishing the finest books for the independent reader.
Key tasks and accountabilities
The key tasks of the role will include but are not limited to the following:
Supporting the Publishing Director and Editorial Director in editorial tasks on fiction and non-fiction titles
Liaising with authors, agents and freelancers on individual projects
Completing Advance Information sheets and managing metadata
Preparing catalogue copy and paperback copy
Logging and reporting on submissions
Managing invoices, royalty queries, progressing contracts and clearing permissions
Engaging with the literary and new media landscape
Your first six months
You will become familiar with authors on the list and their agents
Help prepare cover briefs and cover copy
Help prepare preliminary pages and hand over manuscripts to the project editorial team
Read and report on agent book submissions
Give notes on manuscripts received
Skills required
Passionate about a wide range of literature
Extremely organised and efficient, able to juggle a diverse workload
A precise eye for detail
Confident communication skills
An ability to meet deadlines
A creative and proactive approach
Expertise in using the Microsoft suite would be an advantage
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and with all different kinds of life experiences.
Please note that due to volume, earlier applications may be prioritised.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit http://www.booktradecharity.org/
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Mon 20th Sep 2021
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Mon 20th Sep 2021