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Closing date: 30th July 2024Salary: £32,200-£38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +beneLocation: This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has come up for an editor with strong commercial instincts and a passion for publishing the best in commercial women's fiction.&nbsp;Sphere is the commercial hub of Little, Brown, a major trade division within Hachette and four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year Award.Sphere Fiction is one of the most innovative and successful commercial imprints in the UK and the proud home of globally bestselling brands Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Patricia Cornwell, Nicholas Sparks and more, as well as some of the biggest recent bestsellers and brands of the future, including Ali Hazelwood and Colleen Hoover. Our ethos is to publish something for everyone; we put what readers want front and centre and aim to reach mass audiences who might be traditional book-buyers as well as those who might instead be entertainment consumers first and foremost.The successful candidate will be acquiring a range of titles for Sphere’s general fiction list, from zeitgeisty rom-coms to traditional women's and general fiction. Reporting to Sphere Fiction’s Deputy Publisher Tilda Key, the candidate will be responsible for publishing a small number of existing authors as well as working closely with the Deputy Publisher and Sphere Fiction's Executive Publisher Lucy Malagoni to acquire in line with the list’s strategic aims.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with authors</li><li>Championing books throughout the publication process</li><li>Working effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Maintaining good relationships with literary agents and scouts</li><li>Finding and acquiring new talent for the Sphere fiction list</li><li>Negotiating contracts with authors and agents</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking forWe are looking for a creative, motivated and market-savvy candidate who enjoys working closely with a tight-knit team, but feels confident driving their publications in a busy division.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for an editor looking to take on a varied list of authors and plenty of opportunity to acquire new projects.&nbsp;<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience editing and publishing women's fiction, and may have supported a senior team member on brand publishing.</li><li>Strong awareness of the women's fiction market and trends</li><li>Experience communicating with and editing authors</li><li>Experience briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines</li><li>Some commissioning and/or IP development experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Alongside how your experiences fit the role, in your covering letter we would also love to hear about the commercial women's fiction publication (from any publisher) that has most impressed you in the past twelve months, and why.&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor

Closing date: 5th August 2024&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to win a book deal and the chance to be published by Penguin Michael Joseph!Penguin Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Books, is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and non-fiction.We are proud to be entering our second year of The Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers' Prize to find new authors from underrepresented backgrounds who we can bring to the widest possible readership.Last year, we asked for submissions in the crime/thriller genre and were thrilled to announce Claire Wilson, whose debut novel <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/461314/five-by-five-by-wilson-claire/9780241687451" target="_blank">Five by Five</a> publishes 29th August 2024, as our first Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers Prize winner.This year we are looking for love! If you’re a budding romance author we want to hear from you. We’re looking for a commercial romance with a romantic love story at its heart.&nbsp;What's the prize?The winner of the Penguin Michael Joseph Undiscovered Writers' Prize will receive a publishing contract with Penguin Michael Joseph, worth at least £10,000, and representation by the Janklow &amp; Nesbit agency. All shortlisted writers will also receive one-to-one editorial feedback and guidance from an editor or agent.&nbsp;Eligibility criteriaIf you feel that your community, or your background, needs a stronger voice and a platform in publishing we would love to hear from you.We’re looking for writers from any background that’s currently deemed under-represented in UK publishing, including but not limited to writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse writers, LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer) writers or disabled writers.This will be self-defined by the applicant during the application process.&nbsp;How to applyYou can enter via the form by clicking the 'Apply' button, and all you need to include is the first 5,000 words of the book, and a short pitch. A pitch just means a little bit of information about the book, and especially about what will make a reader want to pick it up. For example, you should think about questions like what the story’s about, and what makes it unique? You don’t need to tell us all the details about what will happen, but you should be clear about what’s going to be the thing that will keep us gripped, whether it’s a mystery to be solved, or a threat to be overcome.&nbsp;We’ll contact everyone by 9th September 2024 to let them know if they’ve made it to the next round, when we’ll ask for a longer piece of writing from the novel to help us choose our shortlist – we’ll also give you time to write that.On 25th November 2024 we’ll announce our shortlist, and again give them a little more time to write a bit more of the novel before making their final entry. The winner is due to be announced 14th February 2025.Please state in your application that you found this opportunity through Creative Access.

London

Penguin Random House

The Publishing Process

Undiscovered writers' prize, Penguin Michael Joseph

Closing date: 31st July 2024 at 23:59Salary range: £30,000 - £40,000 per annumLocation: Remote&nbsp;Make a difference for journalists world-wide! Combine your communication and time management skills in this editorial assistant role at the International News Safety Institute (INSI).We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented editorial assistant to assist the director with communications, administrative, and editorial support. This individual will play a vital role in helping editors and safety managers proactively manage the safety of their media staff.&nbsp;This individual would have applicable experience in a news media organisation or international NGO. They must possess excellent communication acumen, time management skills, and attention to detail, and will be a key link between INSI and its members. They would also be able to write clearly and practically, proofread to a high ability and be flexible in providing a range of support to the director and INSI’s wider network.Please note this is not an entry level position and therefore not suitable for new graduates or applicants looking for a first-time job. It is fully remote and applicants must be comfortable working without the support of colleagues in an office environment.&nbsp;Key responsibilities and tasks<ul><li>Provide logistical and administrative support to the director:&nbsp;Be flexible in assisting the director with a variety of daily tasks and longer-term projects, coordinating the director’s comms and scheduling with INSI members and other contacts.</li><li>Project work:&nbsp;Participate in ongoing projects monitoring press safety and journalist casualties; help compile reports and resources.</li><li>Website maintenance:&nbsp;Add and edit articles, upload resources, and manage the secure members’ area.</li><li>Writing, research, and proofreading:&nbsp;Create advanced notes and minutes from meetings, write and edit advisories and briefings, transcribe, and conduct research into developing news stories and high-risk hotspots.</li><li>Manage comms and collaborations:&nbsp;Handle mass comms such as email campaigns, contact lists, events, calendars, queries, social media, organising meetings, distributing information, and dealing with security providers.</li><li>Additional responsibilities:&nbsp;Take on other tasks as determined by the director.</li></ul>&nbsp;Essential skills and experience<ul><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills and a desire to build organisational processes.</li><li>Attention to detail:&nbsp;High standards in all internal and external communications.</li><li>Adaptability and independence:&nbsp;Ability to work effectively independently.</li><li>Collaboration skills:&nbsp;Eager to work closely with the director on many tasks.</li><li>Writing skills:&nbsp;High-quality, succinct writing with clarity, and proofreading.</li><li>Passion for journalism:&nbsp;A thorough, demonstrable knowledge of international news and current affairs.</li><li>Experience:&nbsp;Background in news media or international NGOs.</li><li>Discretion:&nbsp;A thorough understanding of confidentiality needs and how to handle sensitive information.</li><li>Compliance and cybersecurity:&nbsp;Knowledge of best practices in these areas.</li><li>Technical and social media fluency:&nbsp;Competency across tech and social media platforms.</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply<ul><li>Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the ‘essential skills and experience’ section of this advertisement (no more than one page) via the 'Apply' button, using the subject line 'editorial assistant application' in your email. Applications that do not directly address the required skills will not be considered.</li></ul>Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once a suitable candidate is found.&nbsp;&nbsp;INSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

INSI

Editorial assistant

3 Editorial / Writing / Storytelling Opportunities in Edinburgh, UK