Editorial Assistant, Zaffre Publishing Group - London, United Kingdom - Bonnier Books

Bonnier Books

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Editorial Assistant

Reports to:
Matthew Phillips, Non-Fiction Publisher

Department:
Zaffre Publishing Group

Location:
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London

Salary:
£2- 28k / annum (depending on experience)

General Summary

The Zaffre Publishing Group - Bonnier Books UK's largest adult publishing division - is looking for an editorial assistant to join its dynamic and fast-paced commercial non-fiction team.

The Zaffre Publishing Group comprises Bookseller Imprint of the Year 2023 nominee Blink Publishing, a publisher of commercial, high-profile non-fiction from some of the UK's biggest names; Lagom, a fast-growing health and well-being list; John Blake Publishing, the UK's No.1 publisher of true crime.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative publishing team, where you'll find out first-hand how the book-making process works and have the opportunity to work with big-name and brand authors.

Key responsibilities are to support the allocated team with administrative, research and file-maintenance tasks, with special responsibility for scheduling, minute-taking, reprints, and Biblio data.

Key responsibilities

Oversee the scheduling and editorial critical paths of Blink, Lagom and John Blake titles
Manage freelance copyeditors and proofreaders, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts
Assist with setting titles up in Biblio and ensuring all metadata is complete at key milestones and updated regularly
Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about acquisitions
Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings
Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings
Invoice processing
Assist in securing endorsements for all titles
Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts
Send title information to literary festivals
Update reviews on Biblio for titles both preand postpublication
Contribute to social media updates for all imprints
Clear permissions for images and quotes
Assist with scheduling book fair appointments
Additional administrative duties, as required
Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists.
Acting as the main point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately.
Liaising with other members of the nonfiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales.
Writing and editing marketing and back cover copy, where appropriate.
Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research
Liaise and help to coordinate 3rdparty contributors and freelancers

Qualifications and Experience

An ambitious and creative selfstarter with a passion for books
A proactive, energetic and enthusiastic person who is diligent and full of creative ideas.
An interest in learning and developing editorial skills within a fastpaced, energetic and outwardlooking department.
Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard
A literate communicator both verbally and in written correspondence
Able to work across function with the ability to pivot tasks dependent on direction and priority at any given time
Works well under pressure
Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages
Demonstrates inclusivity and tolerance at all time
Previous editorial publishing experience is preferable but not essential
Previous experience of Biblio management is preferable but not essential
Experience of working across a team and a variety of functions is essential

Competitive Salary

Working with a team of passionate, talented people

Internal learning and development programmes

Career Development opportunities

Fun social events

At Bonnier Books UK, we believe that every book matters. We love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together.

We offer a nurturing home for our authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere.

We know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and our purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to us becoming one of the country's leading publishers.

The offspring of Bonnier Books, a family-owned top-15 world publisher headquartered in Sweden, we are inspired by a rich literary heritage but not bound by convention.

We think in generations rather than quarters, and strive always to operate in an open, curious way that contributes to the future of the planet and its people.

As a climate-neutral publisher we are an active participant in the Science Based Target initiative, committed to a strategy to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.