Editorial Assistant – 12-Month Publishing Contract

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

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.