Digital Operations Assistant

Storm Publishing; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,500 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

16 weeks maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Job summary

A dynamic publishing company is seeking a Data and Content Manager to oversee publishing operations and ensure efficient distribution of assets. You will manage databases, coordinate with retail partners, and maintain author contracts. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, systems thinking, and fluency with Airtable. This home-based role offers a salary between £25,500 - £29,000, with generous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in accurate data handling.
• Ability to optimise workflows.
• Comfortable learning new platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily asset distribution to partners.
• Develop and optimise databases and workflows.
• Serve as primary contact for partner queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Systems thinking

Coding experience

Technical confidence

Database fluency

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving mindset

Tools

Airtable

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About the role

This dynamic position sits at the heart of our publishing operations, managing the critical flow of data and content from production to market across all formats. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our books reach readers across all formats and territories while maintaining seamless relationships with retailers and partners. The role combines daily distribution workflows with system and process optimisation, giving you comprehensive exposure to digital publishing operations and distribution networks.

Key responsibilities

Systems and database management

• Develop and optimise databases, interfaces, and workflows in Airtable.
• Assist in new systems development and implementation.
• Maintain data integrity and implement bulk data updates across all operational systems.

Distribution and operations

• Manage daily distribution of ebook, audiobook, and print assets and metadata to retailers and partners.
• Oversee print distribution channels, coordinating with printing partners for quotes.
• Handle product lifecycle updates and title removals when required.
• Support technical integration when onboarding new distribution partners.

Retailer and partner relations

• Serve as primary contact for retailer and partner queries.
• Download and organise sales reports from multiple retail platforms.
• Troubleshoot distribution problems and coordinate solutions between internal teams and external vendors.

Contracts, rights, and royalties

• Maintain author contracts database and set up new records.
• Process rights administration tasks and rights-related payments.
• Upload and prepare royalties data for processing while maintaining territorial rights records.

What we’re looking for

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy—with experience in working with data accurately.
• A logical, systems-thinking mindset—you see connections between processes and instinctively seek to optimise workflows.
• Coding experience (preferred but not essential) — ability to write and update code to automate and optimise tasks.
• Technical confidence—comfortable learning new platforms, troubleshooting issues, and becoming operational systems expert.
• Database and spreadsheet fluency—Airtable experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication skills—you can communicate between technical and non-technical stakeholders, explaining complex issues clearly and diplomatically.
• Self-starter with collaborative spirit—work independently while managing multiple time-sensitive tasks with shifting priorities.
• A problem-solving mindset—with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

What you’ll gain

You’ll develop expertise across all publishing functions while engaging holistically with our innovative digital-first approach. At Storm, we prioritise systems thinking and the innovative use of technology, meaning you’ll help shape our evolving publishing landscape. This position provides a foundation for operations and distribution in publishing while building valuable transferable skills in project management, communication, systems management, and problem-solving.

The details

• Closing date: 10th November 2025.
• Salary: £25,500 - £29,000 pa.
• UK, home-based role.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• 16 weeks maternity/paternity/adoption leave.

Culture

• Work from home with regular in-person meetings in London.
• Flexible working hours.
• Involvement in company strategy.
• We value all different perspectives and backgrounds at Storm and actively foster a culture of inclusivity, where everyone feels welcomed. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know.