Apply for Editorial Assistant Job at Bonnier Books:
| Position | Editorial Assistant |
|---|---|
| Supervisor | Melissa Cox, Director of Zaffre Publishing |
| Division | Zaffre, Zaffre Publishing Group |
| Workplace | Victoria House, Bloomsbury Square, London |
| Compensation | £26,000 to £28,000 annually (experience-related) |
Brief Overview
The Zaffre Publishing Group, the largest adult publishing division within Bonnier Books UK, is in search of an editorial assistant to join their primary adult fiction imprint. The chosen candidate will play a role within the Zaffre fiction imprint, which houses renowned authors such as T.M. Logan, Rosie Goodwin, Heather Morris, Lynda La Plante, and other bestsellers.
The ideal candidate for this position should be a dynamic, well-organized, detail-oriented team player who possesses a deep passion for books, literature, and the broader sphere of book-related culture.
This presents a fantastic opportunity to become an esteemed member of a collaborative publishing team. In this role, you’ll gain firsthand experience of the book production process and have the chance to collaborate with a diverse array of authors, ranging from established brands to debut writers across all genres.
Primary responsibilities include providing support to the fiction team through administrative duties, research, and file management. You’ll have a special focus on tasks like scheduling, taking meeting minutes, managing reprints, and maintaining Biblio data.
Primary Duties:
Ensure Zaffre publication schedules are maintained by overseeing the scheduling and critical paths for editorial processes.
Manage freelance copy editors and proof-readers, incorporating corrections and collaborating with the editorial team to update manuscripts.
Set up titles in Biblio, the publishing database system, and maintain complete metadata at important milestones, regularly updating it.
Report on submissions and participate in discussions regarding potential new title acquisitions.
Take meeting minutes for team and divisional meetings and attend these meetings.
Handle invoice processing.
Utilize relevant editorial checklists for quality control.
Serve as the primary point of contact for author inquiries, resolving issues and providing accurate responses promptly.
Collaborate with colleagues from various departments, including production, design, marketing, and sales, within the fiction team.
Assist in obtaining endorsements for all titles.
Distribute proof and finished copies to authors, agents, and media contacts.
Share title information with literary festivals.
Update reviews on Biblio for titles, both before and after publication.
Obtain permissions for images and quotes.
Write and edit marketing materials and back cover copy when necessary.
Aid in the development of new book projects through market research.
Coordinate with and assist 3rd-party contributors and freelancers.
Assist in scheduling book fair appointments.
Qualifications and Background:
- A self-motivated and imaginative individual with a genuine passion for literature.
- A proactive, dynamic, and enthusiastic personality with a strong work ethic and a wealth of creative ideas.
- An interest in acquiring and honing editorial skills within a fast-paced and outward-looking department.
- Proficient in managing tasks from their initiation to their successful completion, maintaining high-quality standards.
- Effective in both verbal and written communication, demonstrating strong literacy skills.
- Capable of adapting and prioritizing tasks according to changing directions and demands, functioning well under pressure.
- Proficient in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office software packages.
- Upholds inclusivity and tolerance consistently in interactions.
- While previous editorial publishing experience is not mandatory, it is a welcome asset.
