Employer: Penguin Random House UK
Job level: into
Job location: London
Work mode: Hybrid (Remote/On Site)
Job salary: £27,500
Application deadline: October 15, 2025
Job description
Do you love science fiction and fantasy? Are you brimming with ideas, highly organised, and passionate about stories that transport readers to new worlds? We’re looking for an ambitious, proactive, and creative Editorial Assistant to join our dynamic team, supporting one of Penguin Random House’s most exciting imprints, Del Rey.
Reporting to the Publishing Director, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Del Rey team across a diverse and bestselling list. You’ll be the organisational backbone of the team - managing diaries, coordinating meetings, keeping projects on track, and ensuring our publishing schedules run smoothly. You’ll also gain hands-on editorial experience, from reading and feeding back on submissions to researching cover concepts and working on backlist titles. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across departments, help send out book proofs and contribute ideas to our publishing discussions. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoys being part of a buzzing team.
We’d love it if you had…
Essential criteria:
• Organised and detail-driven, able to juggle multiple deadlines with confidence and care. Attention to detail is a must
• A confident communicator, happy to share opinions and ideas in meetings and contribute to lively editorial discussions
• Engaging and collaborative, with a positive, can-do attitude and enthusiasm for working closely with colleagues and authors
• A passionate reader, specifically science fiction and fantasy, and eager to champion new stories and voices
• Curious and proactive, keen to learn, take initiative, and make a real impact in the team
• Proven written ability, showcased through your application and cover letter
• Experience/ Knowledge of MS Office Excel/Word/ Outlook
• Previous publishing experience isn’t essential, we’re more interested in your energy, organisation, and love of books
Employer details
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
Del Rey is one of the leading science fiction and fantasy imprints in the UK and part of the Cornerstone division. We are dedicated to publishing the very best in commercial and crossover science fiction, fantasy, romantasy, horror, and graphic novels. Our roster includes bestselling authors such as Andy Weir, Danielle L. Jensen, Ernest Cline, and Holly Black, in addition to a range of official licensing titles such as Star Wars, Minecraft, Stranger Things, and many more.