Editor, Penguin Press

Job title:

Editor, Penguin Press

Company

RTV Media Group

Job description

About the teamPenguin Press is home to serious and groundbreaking non-fiction in hardback and paperback, plus the extended family of classic fiction, non-fiction and poetry. We have established a reputation for books that bring new ideas to readers and represent the best in editorial and design standards.The roleWe are looking to hire two creative, dynamic and rigorous Editors who will work alongside two Publishing Directors. The successful candidates will work with authors including Hilton Als, Harriet Baker, Helen Castor, Shon Faye, Lucy Jones, Owen Jones, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Naomi Klein, Michael Lewis, James Rebanks, Bernie Sanders, Gary Stevenson, Greta Thunberg and Isabel Wilkerson. They will also have the opportunity to commission authors independently for publication in the Allen Lane, Penguin, Pelican and Particular Books imprints.Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking structural and line edits
• Writing excellent original copy for Title Information sheets, jackets, catalogues and so forth
• Managing the internal book process from acquisition to publication
• Actively promoting and championing books in-house
• Building relationships with authors and agents
• Developing a distinctive, personal publishing style
• Evaluating proposals and developing ideas for new books in conjunction with the Publishing Directors

What you’ll bringA self-starter full of cultural awareness and curiosity, you will collaborate well with the team around you to drive projects forward. You will be able to form strong and trusted working relationships, and pitch effectively, persuading others to come on board with your ideas. You will have demonstrable editorial experience, blending technical proficiency with creativity on the page.Application instructionsIf you’re up for the challenge, please apply with a CV and covering letter, telling us in no more than 500 words about a non-fiction book that changed your mind, and a non-fiction book which you believe Penguin Press could – or should – have published, and why. Please submit your application by the end of the day on Monday 1st September.Salary£35,000 to £40,000, depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.Hybrid workingWhile 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 expect you to come into our Embassy Gardens office for 2-3 days per week.Company: The Random House Group Limited | Job ID: 281486Job Segment: Book Publishing, Editor, Writing, Publishing, CreativeApply nowStartPlease wait…Find Global Jobs:© 1995-2023 Penguin Books Ltd. Registered number: 861590 England. Registered office: 20 Vauxhall Bridge Rd, London, SW1V 2SA, UK.×Cookie Consent ManagerWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Required CookiesThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off.Show More DetailsRequired Cookies Provider Description Enabled
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Location

Deutschland

Job date

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:24:55 GMT

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