October’s Job Vacancies

Job vacancies:

• Hachette is seeking an Assistant Project Editor to join their John Murray Learning team. The successful candidate will work across their trade education list providing administrative support and managing a number of projects across a wide range of formats. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th October and position is based in London.
• Penguin is advertising for an Editor to join their audio publishing division. The role will involve casting, scheduling and managing studio bookings, as well as working closely with sound editors to brief production expectations. This position is based in London and the deadline for applications is Monday 17th October.
• Wiley is looking for a Senior Editorial Assistant to provide support to their peer review team. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth progression of journal manuscripts through the peer review process. The role will involve working closely with editors, authors and reviewers. The closing date for applications is Thursday 27th October and the position is based in Oxford/Chichester.
• Oxford University Press is seeking an Assistant Commissioning Editor for Economics. The role will involve overseeing the delivery and publication of around 55 titles a year through frequest liaison with authors and internal departments. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 11th October and the position is based in Oxford.
• Cambridge University Press is advertising for an Editorial Assistant to provide administrative support for a team of commissioning editors working on the life science and astronomy lists. The role will involve administrative tasks, seeking permissions and endorsements, and writing cover copy. The position is based in Cambridge and the closing date for applications is Monday 17th October.