Fiction Publishing Assistant Editor

Apply now!; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin General is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Editor to support our fiction publishing team, directly assisting the Publisher and the Editorial Director as we grow our list.

You’ll participate in all stages of production from acquisition to publication, help manage editorial schedules and budgets, and coordinate with Marketing, Publicity and Rights teams while providing excellent author care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Publisher in looking after authors and providing day-to-day author care and communication.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Publicity, Sales and Rights teams across Viking's publishing.
• Manage internal processes for specified books, including scheduling, cover briefs and copy.
• Help manage editorial schedules and budgets where needed.
• Carry out general administration tasks and provide diary management support.
• Read submissions and share feedback, plus run audience insight and sales comps.
• Ensure title details are kept up to date in publishing systems.
• Demonstrate delivery-focused project management and ability to juggle priorities.

Job description

Penguin General is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Editor to support our fiction publishing team, directly assisting the Publisher and the Editorial Director as we grow our list.

You’ll participate in all stages of production from acquisition to publication, help manage editorial schedules and budgets, and coordinate with Marketing, Publicity and Rights teams while providing excellent author care in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.