Assistant Editor, Collins (12 month FTC)

News Corporation; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Editor to support Editorial Project Managers on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Glasgow. The role involves assisting across reference titles, coordinating tasks, and ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Initially based in the Glasgow office five days a week, the position will move to a phased hybrid structure as the project progresses, offering hands-on experience in editing, proofreading, and content preparation.

Qualifications

• Some experience in an editorial or publishing environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload based on deadlines.
• Calm under pressure and comfortable working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to Editorial Project Managers in delivering reference titles across Collins list.
• Assist in the research and planning of upcoming projects.
• Proofread, edit and review content to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to style guides.
• Assist with briefing editorial and design freelancers.
• Assist with picture research and rights clearance.
• Use InDesign to update files and create print‑ready PDFs.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, sharing project documentation and files.
• Provide general administrative support to the editorial team.

Skills

Editorial experience

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Professional communication

InDesign knowledge

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Adobe InDesign

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Assistant Editor, Collins (12 month FTC)

Application Deadline: 11 September 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Glasgow

Compensation: £28,000 - £29,000 / year

Description

Collins is one of the most well-known and trusted names in publishing, delivering a diverse range of titles across adult reference, children’s reference, cartographic and language lists. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Editor to join our busy and collaborative team on a 12-month contract, providing vital support to our Editorial Project Managers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their editorial career to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of publishing tasks, working within a warm and dedicated team that is passionate about creating books that inform, inspire and delight readers of all ages.

Please note, this role will initially require 5 days per week in the Glasgow office, then move to a phased hybrid structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to Editorial Project Managers in delivering reference titles across the Collins list, including Adult General Reference, Children’s Reference, Cartography and Language titles
• Assist in the research and planning of upcoming projects
• Proofread, edit and review content to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to style guides
• Assist with briefing editorial and design freelancers
• Assist with picture research and rights clearance
• Use InDesign to update files and create print‑ready PDFs
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, sharing relevant project documentation and files
• Provide general administrative support to the editorial team

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Some experience in an editorial or publishing environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritise own workload based on deadlines
• Confident decision maker
• Positive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn
• Able to receive and action feedback
• Calm under pressure and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Comfortable communicating clearly and professionally with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience using Adobe InDesign would be advantageous