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Join a world leader in natural history publishing and unleash your creative editorial skills in an exciting, dynamic role
Overview
Salary £29000 - £32500
Location London, UK - Hybrid
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Hybrid (In-person ~2 days / week)- UK
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
Bloomsbury Wildlife is at the forefront of natural history publishing, boasting an impressive array of titles from renowned authors. As a market leader, they publish a range of works from trade titles to specialist collections, offering an inspiring and intellectually stimulating environment for nature enthusiasts and publishing professionals alike.
Role Summary
- Manage the editorial process for full-colour books from manuscript to publication.
- Coordinate with authors, freelancers, and in-house teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Collaborate with the commissioning team to bring exciting non-fiction titles to market.
Role Requirements
- Prior editorial experience in illustrated book publishing.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proficient in proofreading and copy-editing.
- Skilled in writing compelling sales copy.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator is a plus.
- Passion for wildlife and natural history.
Benefits
- Hybrid working pattern with flexible office/home arrangements.
- 25 days annual leave plus 3.5 days Christmas holiday and two Personal Wellness Days.
- Flexible Fridays and Season Ticket Loan.
- AXA Healthcare Plan and other health benefits.
- Inclusive company culture with various Staff Networks and Mental Health support.
- Access to industry events and publishing resources.
Application Process Details
- Submit your CV and a cover letter via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button, addressing how you meet the job requirements.
- Applications must be in Word or PDF format.
- Deadline for applications is midnight, Friday 1st March 2024.
The organisation - Bloomsbury Wildlife is the world’s leading publisher of natural history books. Its list includes general trade titles featuring authors such as Chris Packham, Amy-Jane Beer, Ben Goldsmith and Sophie Pavelle, as well as specialist natural history works in the Helm, Bloomsbury Naturalist, British Wildlife Collections and Poyser imprints, and much else besides.
The role - We’re looking for a creative and highly organised individual to join the editorial team for a year at Editor level. The role will see them utilise editorial and project-management skills in an exciting role, which will involve managing a number of full-colour books through the editorial process, from manuscript delivery through to publication. It requires liaison with authors, freelance editors, photographers, illustrators, designers and in-house colleagues. Working closely with the commissioning team, this is a great opportunity for a talented editor keen to make their mark in an exciting and challenging branch of non-fiction publishing.
Job requirements - Editorial experience in illustrated book publishing, meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills, excellent proof-reading and copy-editing skills, the ability to write strong sales copy and blurbs, the ability to prioritise and use initiative, juggling several projects at one time, solid time-management skills to cope with competing deadlines, basic knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator helpful but not essential, interest in wildlife and the natural world.
Benefits - Working Pattern hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred), 25 days holiday 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, Two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week, Season Ticket Loan, Sharesave Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance), In-house Doctor, Eyecare Voucher Scheme, Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.
Applications details - Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by midnight Friday 1st March 2024.
