Editorial Assistant, Children’s Illustrated

Job description

This role would suit candidates who are starting out in an editorial career. They will be passionate about children's books, curious and keen to learn. They will also be well-organised, enjoy a challenge, and excited to build their knowledge of all aspects of colour publishing.

A core member of the illustrated publishing team, key responsibilities of the role include:
• Providing administrative, organisational and editorial support to the department
• Creating and maintaining bibliographic data, schedules and publishing programmes
• Assisting in the preparation of editorial content for sales and marketing materials
• Helping with copy-editing or proofreading of content as required
• Organising and minuting key departmental meetings
• Liaising with authors, illustrators and agents as required
• Over time, supporting editors with creative editorial tasks including checking layouts, drafting cover copy, and reading submissions

This is a full-time role based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and Tuesday.

We’d love it if you had…

The successful candidate will be well-organised with excellent communication skills. They should also be quick to learn, self-motivated, and able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively. A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for books and reading are essential.

Employer details

Bloomsbury Children’s Books is the home of a flourishing picture book and illustrated non-fiction list, packed with bestselling and award-winning books for younger readers. We are proud to publish books that children love, and that parents and teachers trust, in a friendly, creative and stimulating environment. We now have a rare opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join our dynamic and ambitious team working across the full breadth of our illustrated publishing, including picture books and illustrated non-fiction.