Editorial Assistant (9 month FTC)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive and organized individual to join their editorial non-fiction team. This exciting role involves managing various administrative and editorial tasks, ensuring book metadata accuracy, proofreading, and liaising with authors. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, with a genuine interest in non-fiction publishing. The company offers a hybrid working model and a range of generous benefits, including annual leave and training programs, making it a great opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Rent deposit loans

Community days

Retail discounts

Training and development programs

Book purchase discounts

Qualifications

• Highly organized, confident team player with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in publishing is a plus; interest in non-fiction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and editorial tasks for the non-fiction team.
• Proofread copy, liaise with authors, and manage social media accounts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Degree in English, Publishing, or related field

Tools

Biblio

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02.05.2025

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16.06.2025

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Who we are and what we do

Hodder & Stoughton is an award-winning publisher within Hachette UK, one of the UK’s biggest publishing groups. For over 150 years, we have been a leading publisher of fiction and non-fiction, renowned for passion, quality, and bestselling books across formats.

Within Hodder Non-Fiction, we publish global bestsellers, leading thinkers, academics, and iconic brands. Our authors include Sunday Times bestsellers like Liz Earle, Tristan Gooley, and others. We publish a wide range of non-fiction topics, from history and science to lifestyle and memoirs.

Hodder & Stoughton is part of Hachette, a major UK publishing group with multiple imprints. We are dedicated to opening doors and minds through our publications.

What you'll be doing

This is an exciting opportunity for an organized and proactive individual to join our editorial non-fiction team. You will support colleagues across various imprints, managing administrative and editorial tasks such as:

• Ensuring book metadata is complete and accurate
• Proofreading copy for covers and websites
• Liaising with authors and agents
• Writing meeting minutes and agendas
• Arranging meetings
• Ordering author and agent copies
• Assisting with proof mail outs
• Managing social media accounts
• Submitting books for awards
• Writing copy and clearing permissions
• Preparing books for production

Who we are looking for

We seek a highly organized, confident team player with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure. Interest in non-fiction is essential; experience in publishing is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; knowledge of Biblio is advantageous.

What we offer

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Generous pension schemes
• Rent deposit loans
• Community days and summer hours
• Retail discounts, cycle schemes, vouchers
• Training, development, and mentoring programs
• Book purchase discounts and charity initiatives

This role can be based in London or Bristol with a hybrid working model.

Our commitment

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to attract talent from all backgrounds. Please inform us of any adjustments needed for interviews. The Book Trade Charity offers support for those entering the industry.