Job opportunities
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers, whose books cover subjects such as autism, social work and mental health, is looking for a Production Editor. The position involves handling manuscripts through the entire production process, including liaising with copy-editors, proofreaders and indexers. The role is based in their London office and the closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September.
- Usbourne Children’s Books is seeking a full-time Editor/Writer to work on all stages of their award-winning illustrated books for children. The ideal candidate must be able to write flawless, grammatical English. The position is based in London.
- Cambridge University Press has a vacancy for a Journals Production Administrative Assistant. The role involves sending proofs out for typesetting, assisting with production schedules and routine administrative tasks. The position is based in Cambridge and the closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September.
- The leading international academic publisher, Taylor & Francis is advertising for an Editorial Assistant to work on their Psychology list. The position involves preparing manuscripts for handover to production, drawing up contracts, writing cover copy, and managing the peer review process. The role is based in Milton Park, Oxfordshire and the deadline for applications is Friday 2nd October.
- Interested in book design? Palgrave Macmillan is looking for an Assistant Designer for a period of 9 months. The position involves preparing jacket designs for a range of professional and scholarly monographs. The role is based in Palgrave’s King’s Cross offices in London and the deadline for applications is Sunday 27th September.
- Egmont Publishing is advertising for an Editorial Assistant to work on their fiction titles. The position involves providing administrative and editorial support to the fiction team and includes tasks such as updating publishing schedules, writing copy, proofreading, checking proofs and liaising with authors. The role is based in London and the closing date for applications is Friday 25th September.
- Old Castle Books is offering short-term unpaid work experience placements based at their Harpenden office in Hertfordshire. Successful candidates will be involved in all areas of the publishing process, including market research, developing sales material and updating websites. Travel expenses are covered.
- The London-based children’s publisher, Little Tiger Press offers work experience placements in editorial, design, and marketing and publicity. Typical tasks include reading new picture book submissions, writing press releases, and publicity research. Placements usually last two weeks and expenses are covered.
- Intellect Books, an independent academic publisher based in Bristol, offers graduate work placements to current undergraduates and recent graduates. Interns are tasked with updating databases, proofreading and marketing. Placements are unpaid and usually last four weeks.
- Quarto Publishing Group is offering an 8-week internship with a start date of Monday 28th September. This is a rotating placement which involves work on their three imprints: Frances Lincoln, Aurum Press and Wide Eyed Editions. You will gain experience in editorial, publicity, marketing and sales, and will be working closely with their Editorial Assistants. The internship is based in London and is unpaid, but expenses are covered. If you want more information or want to apply for this role, email Hannah Bugg at Hannah.bugg@quartouk.com.
I’d also like to add that I’m not in favour of unpaid internships, but I understand how useful this kind of industry experience can be. When looking for internships, please do consider setting a limit on how much time you’re willing to work for free.
If you do decide to apply for any of these opportunities and would like some advice on writing stand out covering letters and CVs, please feel free to email me: pathwaytopublishing@gmail.com. I’m more than happy to help!
