Editorial Assistant London, England
Job description
About Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and is named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards 2023. The group is based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India. Within the UK division, there are four imprints: Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster; and Simon & Schuster Children’s Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction and children’s publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work. It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom! Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Gallup Press, Inner Traditions, Rebellion and VIZ Media.
Simon & Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us. They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators, and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.
About Simon & Schuster Children’s Books
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books is home to bestsellers, award-winners and quality commercial picture books, children’s fiction, YA, graphic novels and non-fiction. Bestselling fiction authors include Ben Miller, A.F. Steadman, Nadia Shireen, Katie and Kevin Tsang plus breakout debuts such as Benjamin Dean and award-winners including Danielle Jawando; as well as global bestsellers Adam Silvera, Cassandra Clare and Rachel Renée Russell. Stars on the picture book list include the million-copy bestsellers Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, award-winning Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley, Benji Davies and Smriti Halls & Steve Small. Simon & Schuster Children’s Books won Children’s Publisher of the Year at the 2023 British Book Awards.
About the role
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Editorial Assistant to join our dynamic editorial team, supporting us administratively on delivering our bestselling and award-winning programme of picture books, fiction, YA, graphic novels and non-fiction. The perfect candidates will be; energetic, highly engaged, collaborative and a committed team player with a genuine enthusiasm for children’s books to join our busy and award-winning department. This is a crucial and wide-ranging role as part of a busy team, and a terrific opportunity to develop a strong understanding of publishing and editorial processes and to be part of an award-winning team that’s producing bestselling, acclaimed and stand-out books for children.
Responsibilities
You will provide full administrative support to the editorial team, working across picture books, fiction, YA, graphic novels, and non-fiction. You will help with the smooth running of the Editorial department and the delivery of our programme and begin to develop your editorial skills. You will also provide some administrative support to the Managing Director. Examples of tasks include:
Organising and minuting key meetings, as well as diary support for the Managing Director.
Administrative support for the senior editorial team including title setup and management, drafting deal memos, organisation of bookfair schedules, freelancer paperwork and invoice processing.
Supporting the senior editorial team on the preparation of books for print, including checking proofs and plotters, maintaining production schedules and managing reprints.
Copywriting, proofreading and metadata management.
Liaising with internal departments including design, production, sales and rights, as well as authors and agents.
Maintaining the submissions log, reading and reporting on manuscripts and contributing to the creative discussion of the editorial team.
Experience (essential)
You will have exceptional organization and communication skills, and experience in an administrative environment. A meticulous eye for detail and the ability to prioritise across a wide-ranging and fast-moving list of tasks are essential.
Experience (nice to have)
Bookselling experience and/or knowledge of the publishing industry are useful but not essential.
Working at S&S
Some of our benefits include:
25 days holiday + bank holidays.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
8% Employer pension contribution.
Life Assurance.
One charity volunteer day for causes that you are passionate about.
If eligible, work from home Stipend.
Group Income Protection (Risk Benefit).
Health Cash Plan.
Eyecare vouchers.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Free Pilates and Yoga sessions.
Fresh fruit delivered to the office every Wednesday Free Massage session each month.
Discounts and rewards with participating retailers via The Benefit Store.
Free eBooks and audiobooks.
Starting salary: £27,000 pa
Apply
Closing date: Friday 30th June however please note we may close the application process early due to high amount of applications.
Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter, with details of your current salary and expectations.
Successful applicants will be shortlisted for an initial screening. If your application is progressed, you will then be asked to attend a formal competency-based interview.
If you require any adjustments at interview, such as extra time or breaks etc, please let a member of the recruitment team know once they’ve been in touch.
Simon & Schuster UK is an equal opportunities employer committed to the goal of building a culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
