Bitter Lemon Press: Freelance Collaborator

BookBrunch Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent publisher based in London is looking for a part-time Freelance Collaborator to drive marketing and sales growth. The ideal candidate should have prior publishing experience and a strong passion for literature. This role involves promoting works, managing sales support, and engaging in editorial tasks on a flexible basis.

Qualifications

• Experience in publishing and marketing.
• Bookselling experience welcomed.
• Dynamic, energetic, sales-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare marketing materials for distributors.
• Manage promotions and maintain sales relationships.
• Organize online and in-person events.

Skills

Social media marketing

Sales drive

Education

Prior publishing experience

Job description

Bitter Lemon Press: Freelance Collaborator

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for publishing, foreign literature, and driving sales growth

About Us:
Bitter Lemon Press is a small, London-based independent publisher established in 2003. We specialize in international crime, thriller, and noir fiction, delivering high-quality, entertaining yet literary works. To date, we’ve published over 110 books from 30 countries, translated from 14 languages. In addition to translated works, we also publish select English-language authors from around the world.

We publish 4-5 books a year.

Our books are distributed by:
• Turnaround (UK/Europe)
• Consortium (Ingram) (North America)
• NewSouth Books (ANZ)
For more details, visit: www.bitterlemonpress.com

The Role:
We are seeking a freelance collaborator to join our team on a part-time basis (approximately one day a week, hybrid schedule possible). This role is ideal for someone with a passion for publishing, foreign literature, and driving sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:
• Marketing & Promotion: Prepare marketing, sales, and promotional materials for both BLP and our UK and US distributors.
• Sales Support: Manage promotions, assist with social media channels, and maintain relationships with sales teams in the UK and US.
• Events: Organize and coordinate online and in-person events to support our titles.
• Publishing Involvement: Engage in editorial and production work as opportunities arise.

Requirements:
• Prior publishing experience, including social media marketing.
• Bookselling experience would be welcome.
• Proficiency in a second language (preferred but not essential).
• A dynamic, energetic, and sales-driven approach.

Salary
Annual GBP 35 to 45K depending on level of experience, pro rata to days worked

How to Apply:
Please submit the following to François von Hurter at [emailprotected] :
• Your CV
• A cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate
• Your current freelance rates, if applicable