Department: MCB & First Ink

Are you passionate about children’s and YA literature? Do you have a fantastic eye for detail? We have the rare opportunity for a creative and conscientious editorial assistant to join our dynamic editorial team to support our bestselling, award-winning children’s and YA list of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and graphic novels.

Your team:

You will be an integral part of a close-knit, innovative team working on books for middle grade, teen and YA/crossover audiences. The breadth of talent on our list speaks for itself: we publish exceptional children’s authors from Frank Cottrell Boyce and Chris Riddell to Pari Thomson and M. G. Leonard, and champion high-profile brands such as Cluedle, Marcus Rashford and Leah Williamson. First Ink, our dedicated YA imprint, includes ground-breaking and game-changing names like Tomi Adeyemi, Dustin Thao, Elle McNicoll, Emily Varga and Hafsah Faizal, and on our non-fiction and poetry lists we’re proud to be the home of Hamza Yassin, Dara McAnulty, Isabella Tree and Angela Harding, Brian Bilston, Allie Esiri and Nikita Gill.

In the editorial team we collaborate closely with the design, production, sales and communications teams to bring our books to life. With a strong track record of award-winning titles and chart-topping bestsellers, we prioritize nurturing talent, pushing creative boundaries and expanding our reach to inspire the young readers of tomorrow.

Your role:

As an editorial assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the editorial process from manuscript to publication. You will assist in the development and production of a wide range of children’s and YA books. You will be a key support in keeping them on track from the moment of submission all the way through to publication and beyond.

Your key responsibilities:

• Reading and reporting on new submissions

• Keeping our Biblio database and book metadata up to date

• Assisting with administrative and editorial tasks as necessary, e.g. preparing manuscripts for publication, coordinating offset files, proof mailouts

• Drafting cover copy, straplines and other creative copy in conjunction with the editors

• Providing administrative support to the Publisher and Publishing Director, and the editorial team at large

• Acting as the main port of call for colleagues who have questions about the publishing schedule, and fielding external enquiries.

Essential experience, abilities and knowledge you’ll need to succeed:

• Passionate about children's and YA literature and a keen interest in current market trends

• Strong writing, editing and oral communication skills

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and external partners

• A willingness to learn new skills and software

• Ability to work calmly under pressure.

Desirable skills we’d love you to have:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets.

What you’ll get in return:

In return we can offer you a range of great projects, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary: £26,500

Closing date: 22 December 2024

Some of the benefits we offer:

• 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays

• Generous pension scheme
•  Discounted private medical insurance

• Group income protection scheme

• Enhanced family pay and leave

• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)

• 2 Volunteer Days per year

• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)

• Season ticket loan/advance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Discounts on shopping, Tastecard+ and gym memberships; Christmas club savings

• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch

This is a full time, permanent, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

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