Assistant Editor - London, United Kingdom - hachette

hachette

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What you'll be doing
We are looking for an Assistant Editor to join the Hodder team.

You will report to the Non Fiction Publishers, working across the general non fiction list as well as on the launch of an exciting new commercial imprint.

You will be responsible for providing editorial and administrative support to them and the wider editorial team.

You will play a key role in the acquisition and production of new titles and be involved in key decisions throughout the publishing process, liaising with colleagues across the company.

You will be working with a range of incredible authors, from scientists and historians to celebrities and influencers.

This is a varied and creative role for someone with a passion for non fiction and an energising opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their editorial career.

Who we are looking for
You will be supremely organised and curious, with a meticulous eye for detail.

You will also be passionate about narrative non fiction and Hodder's non-fiction publishing, with an interest in the digital landscape.

Proof reading, checking permissions
Reading, reporting and making editorial suggestions on manuscripts/proposals
Working on advance sales materials, creating keywords, writing TI and other copy to help our books reach and connect with readers in the most impactful way possible
Corresponding effectively with authors and agents
Collating proofs, checking copyedits
Briefing covers assisting the Publishers in doing so
Researching sales and statistics, looking for new opportunities in the market and having a finger firmly on the pulse

What we offer
Our staff are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this.

In addition to 28 days annual leave days per year + bank holidays, we have an extensive list of benefits that include:
a wide-ranging training library, development programmes including mentoring, Cycle to Work vouchers, Private Medical Insurance, eye care vouchers, up to 70% off book purchases, a charity book shelf, 2 community days per year, many employee networks to join, summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months), season ticket loans, rent deposit loans, generous pension schemes and much more

The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.

Our Commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.

We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

Who we are and what we do