Assistant Editor — 6-Month Sabbatical Cover (Literary)

Apply Now; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamish Hamilton, part of Penguin Random House, is seeking an Assistant Editor for a six‑month sabbatical cover to join a distinguished literary list.

You will work with the Publishing Director and Editorial Director on editorial and administrative tasks, from acquisitions through to publication, including reading submissions, writing cover copy, organizing proofs and permissions, and coordinating author copies.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organised editor with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate across teams.
• Genuine passion for books, ideas and politics.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal book process from acquisition to publication to meet deadlines.
• Process invoices and expenses in internal systems.
• Organise proofs, author copies, prizes, translations, and signings.
• Read submissions and provide verbal and written feedback.
• Write persuasive cover copy and maintain title data.
• Clear permissions and oversee legal reads.
• Coordinate inset and integrated materials.
• Arrange travel and accommodation.
• Serve as contact for authors, agents and colleagues.

Job description

Hamish Hamilton, part of Penguin Random House, is seeking an Assistant Editor for a six‑month sabbatical cover to join a distinguished literary list.

You will work with the Publishing Director and Editorial Director on editorial and administrative tasks, from acquisitions through to publication, including reading submissions, writing cover copy, organizing proofs and permissions, and coordinating author copies.