Job Description

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.



The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster UK's Summit Books team is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join within the Adult Editorial division.



Reporting to the Publisher, Summit Books UK, the role would consist of editorial and administrative support and helping to oversee the smooth and timely publication of the titles on the list.



The Job Role

Administrative core responsibilities will include generating and maintaining editorial data on our internal systems, ensuring that books get to copyeditors, proof-readers, typesetters and authors on time (i.e. critical path), be a key point of contact between Editorial and Sales, Marketing, Publicity and Art, processing and managing relevant payments, submitting prize entries, general admin (sending post and preparing mail-outs, minute taking when required etc) and liaising with freelancers, generating and processing related paperwork.



Editorial responsibilities include; assisting with writing jacket copy and briefing jackets, creating/updating/checking Advance Information Sheets, preparing prelims, end-matter and corrections for paperbacks/reprints/new editions, collating proof-readers' and authors' proof corrections when required, general editorial research, liaising with Rights, Marketing and Sales on catalogues, reading and reporting on submissions and regularly communicating with authors and their agents; contributing ideas for backlist reinvigoration and monitoring titles online and updating metadata.



The Candidate Profile

Ideally you will be highly efficient, adept at prioritising and working to deadlines, and have a meticulous eye for detail. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Previous experience in publishing is not required, but a genuine love of literary fiction and serious non-fiction, and the ability to read widely are essential. Awareness of or interest in the publishing landscape would be welcomed.



Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.



Salary

Starting from 27,000



Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.