Editorial Assistant, Non-Fiction

Job description

Are you interested in general non-fiction publishing? Are you energised by books that start conversations, spark change and take you on journeys? Bonnier Books UK is looking for an assistant to work across our general non-fiction, including our serious non-fiction imprint, Ithaka, our commercial non-fiction list, Blink, our lifestyle and wellbeing list, LEAP. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a valued member of a collaborative publishing team, where you’ll find out first-hand how the book-making process works and have the opportunity to work with big-name and brand authors.

Key responsibilities
• Oversee the scheduling and editorial critical paths to ensure publication runs to schedule
• Manage freelance copy editors and proof-readers, taking in corrections and working with editorial team to manage changes and update manuscripts
• Assist with setting titles up on Biblio
• Report on submissions and contribute to discussions about potential new title acquisitions
• Minuting team meetings and divisional meetings
• Attend editorial and wider divisional meetings
• Invoice processing
• Implement and utilise all relevant editorial checklists.
• Acting as a point of contact for author queries, resolving problems and answering questions promptly and accurately.
• Liaising with other members of the non-fiction team as well as colleagues from other departments such as production, design, marketing, and sales
• Assist in securing endorsements for all titles
• Send out proof and finished copies to authors, agents and media contacts
• Update reviews on Biblio for titles both pre-and post-publication
• Writing and editing marketing and cover copy and product descriptions, where appropriate
• Assisting with the development of new book projects by conducting market research
• Additional administrative duties, as required

We’d love it if you had…

The ideal candidate would be an open, energetic, detail-oriented team-player with a passion for books and an enthusiasm for a wide range of non-fiction, as well as an interest in current affairs, history, memoir and non-fiction with a prize-winning potential. This role will suit candidates who are excellent communicators and strong team players, who are full of ideas and love driving them through to fruition.

Qualifications and Experience
• An ambitious and creative self-starter with a passion for books
• An interest in learning and developing editorial skills within a fast-paced and outward-looking department.
• Interest in the areas of the market where Ithaka, Blink and LEAP publish.
• Ability to manage jobs from inception to completion to the highest standard
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Works well under pressure
• Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages
• Previous editorial experience is not essential