Editorial Assistant

Editorial Assistant

Location: Pynes Hill, Exeter (Hybrid Office and Home Working)

Salary: £25,000 per annum

Our client is a leader in illustrated non-fiction publishing with a focus on art, craft and wellbeing categories. They create books and products that ignite and nurture their readers' hobbies and interests. From their base in Exeter, Devon, they publish around 60 new titles each year, which are distributed globally. 

The Role

The company are looking for an Editorial Assistant to join their in-house content team on a permanent full-time basis. This role will assist the entire team, ensuring the smooth running of the department, particularly during busy times and holidays.

The Editorial Assistant will be responsible for managing eBook production and reprints, as well as providing editorial support to the sales and marketing teams for the creation of catalogues and sales materials. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual interested in developing their skills and experience within an editorial team. Full training will be provided, but some relevant workplace experience and a knowledge of Adobe InDesign would be beneficial.

Skills & Experience

Key requirements:

• The ability to be a team player who can collaborate effectively, but also able to take initiative and work independently to achieve personal goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt as deadlines and priorities may change.
• A commitment to editorial excellence with a meticulous eye for detail.
• A knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• A positive attitude and drive to be a reliable, dedicated member of the team.
• A willingness and ability to learn quickly.

Additional qualities (desirable but not essential): 

• A passion for beautifully illustrated books.
• An interest in one or more of their publishing categories.
• Work experience in an equivalent editorial role. 
• Experience with Biblio and Adobe InDesign.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• The role is predominantly based at the Exeter office with a proposed hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home
• Openness to flexibility in working patterns
•  The company make statutory pension contributions through an auto-enrolment scheme, which includes the option for Salary Exchange.
• Income protection
• Life insurance policies

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.