Description

Closing Date: 27-May-2024

Are you fascinated by the latest in fiction, from literary to book club? Are you fastidiously organised, a great team-player and in possession of a meticulous attention to detail?
The role
Cornerstone is looking for an Editorial Assistant to work on our literary fiction publishing. The successful candidate will work with the authors of the publishing directors, across Hutchinson Heinemann, an imprint characterised by the bold storytelling and the cultural resonance of its fiction and non-fiction. Authors you’ll be working with closely include Taylor Jenkins Reid, Amor Towles, Lauren Groff, Richard Powers, Jennie Godfrey, Rachel Khong, Sebastian Faulks and Olivia Gatwood.
The role will involve a wide array of editorial and administrative tasks, including:
Managing book and prize submissions
Processing expenses
Maintaining internal systems
Proofreading book covers
Writing descriptive copy for books and marketing materials
Offering feedback on book proposals and manuscripts
What you’ll bring
The role will be particularly suitable to someone who:
Is a voracious reader of fiction with an insatiable curiosity for new voices.
Is a team-player, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a knack for working closely with stakeholders (whether colleagues, authors, agents or freelancers).
Is highly efficient, organised and proactive, with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload.
Has a meticulous eye for detail and for spotting (and solving) problems before they arise.
You don’t need previous publishing experience; merely an interest in books and a willingness and ability to learn.
About Penguin
We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
How to apply
Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter by 23:59 on Monday 27th May.
As part of your cover letter, tell us about a recently published novel you would recommend and why (in no more than 300 words).
Salary
£27,500 plus bonus and benefits.
Competitive benefits package
Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.
Our benefits include:
Financial – discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan
Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan
Lifestyle – taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books
For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/
Hybrid working
We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role, we’re looking for someone to work from our Pimlico office 3 days a week. The exact balance of office to remote working will depend on team needs, and we are open to discussing this through the recruitment process.
The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.