Job Description

Atlantic Books are looking for a Publishing Assistant, an entry level role which will be a fantastic introduction into publishing across a split role assisting the Publishing Director of Corvus, Atlantic\'s commercial fiction list, and the Rights Director across all of Atlantic\'s imprints.

Editorial duties will include admin and editorial tasks such as maintaining databases, proof-reading copy, collating proofs, reporting on manuscripts, liaising with authors, agents and all departments.

Rights duties will include assisting in the general running of the department with administrative tasks and database maintenance, assisting with submissions, rights and permissions enquiries, liaising with publishing partners, authors and agents and helping to organise the company\'s presence at bookfairs and arranging appointments.

Desirable skills: strong knowledge of spelling and grammar, attention to detail, organisation, ability to prioritise and juggle tasks, good communication skills.

Who we are:

Atlantic Books is part of the Independent Alliance, and incorporates Atlantic Books, Corvus, Allen & Unwin and Grove Press. We operate core hours of 10am-4pm, with currently a minimum of two days a week in the office. Flexible working around these parameters can be discussed in the interview process. This role will include occasional out-of-hours work at events.

Benefits to working at Atlantic include the following:

• A minimum of 23 days\' holiday per year excluding bank holidays, rising to 25 after two years
• Two volunteer days a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Generous pension scheme
• The option to apply for private health insurance
• Mentoring and network opportunities within the Independent Alliance

We offer equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, faith, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation, and national origin, and by doing so, aim to reflect the world around us. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

More information available on request. Please email your CV and a covering letter to Alice Latham, Rights Director -

Closing Date: 27th August 2023

Salary: \xc2\xa325,000

Location: 26-27 Boswell Street, London WC1N 3JZ

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