Editor Adult Editorial · Farringdon, London

Do you have a passion for entertainment, sports and pop culture? As an Editor at Pan Non‑Fiction you will guide high‑profile commercial titles from first idea to publication, working closely with authors, agents and internal teams to create books that spark conversation.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end title management: oversee assigned titles from pitch through to publication, aligning all internal and external partners.
• Structural and detailed editing: shape manuscripts to a high standard, handling structural edits, proofreading, copywriting and authoring engaging cover copy and title information sheets.
• Proactive IP and idea generation: pitch and develop new intellectual property and commercial concepts, aiming to acquire your own titles for the list.
• Active meeting contribution: confidently present and champion titles in commercial and editorial meetings with Sales, Rights and Communications teams.
• Cross‑functional coordination: partner closely with Art, Production and Design to brief jackets, clear permissions and monitor the critical path to keep projects on schedule.
• Industry and agent networking: build strong relationships with literary agents, talent managers and creators across entertainment, sports and digital media.
• Database and record management: keep accurate, up‑to‑date data systems (including Biblio) to support commercial and logistical operations.

Essential Experience, Abilities, Knowledge and Values

• Editorial experience: worked in a trade book publishing editorial department, ideally at Assistant Editor or Editor level.
• Advanced editing skills: proven ability to take a book through the full lifecycle with strong structural, line editing and copywriting skills.
• Commercial entertainment passion: deep knowledge and enthusiasm for contemporary pop culture, social media trends, podcasts, sports and celebrity‑led commercial non‑fiction.
• Proactive mindset: self‑motivated, proactive in spotting trends, generating creative IP concepts and taking initiative on workflows.
• Organization and workflow management: ability to organize tasks and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective communication: clear written and spoken communication, ready to share ideas and contribute meaningfully to team and company meetings.
• Software/tools: experience with MS Office, Google Workspace and Biblio.
• Inclusion and representation: dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices.
• Community: collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment.
• Curiosity: strong drive for learning and embracing different perspectives.
• Integrity: foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes.

Desirable Skills

• Project research: experience or familiarity with picture research and clearing copyright permissions for books.

Benefits and Compensation

• Salary: £33,000–£35,000 (dependent on experience and expertise).
• Your compensation package includes:
• 28 days’ annual leave (increasing with years of service) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance or health cash plan
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced family pay and leave
• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
• Season ticket loan/advance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships; Christmas club savings
• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch

Location & Working Arrangements

This full‑time, permanent role is based in our Farringdon, London office with flexible remote work options each week.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. Our aim is to build a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we actively promote inclusive practices throughout the recruitment and publishing process. As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from disabled candidates and those with long‑term health conditions.