At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting editorial projects and collaborate with creative minds in publishing.
- Company: Bright Press, a vibrant team based in Brighton, specialising in illustrated nonfiction.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, health cash plan, staff discounts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of publishing while working on diverse and engaging titles.
- Qualifications: Experience in editorial roles and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Are you an organised, enthusiastic, and proactive Editor looking to join our highly creative Brighton-based team? If so, this role is just right for you! Bright Press creates illustrated nonfiction books across a wide range of categories including gardening, natural history, science, art, and travel. As an Editor, you will help shape the future of our publishing programme and will collaborate with leading publishers from around the world.
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: From £30,000
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our Brighton office and two days working from home.
About the role: As an Editor, you will be responsible for project managing up to 12 frontlist titles per year. This is a busy and varied role as part of a dynamic and motivated team. You’ll work with a wide range of external contributors including authors, editors, designers, illustrators, picture researchers and expert consultants. You’ll also manage vital relationships with global co-edition partners.
What you will be involved in:
- Delivering high-quality illustrated nonfiction titles
- Managing schedules and budgets
- Collaborating with our in-house team
- Briefing and managing external contributors
- Liaising with our co-edition partners
- Working on manuscripts and layouts
- Contributing ideas to our list
About you: You will be able to demonstrate you have experience working in an editorial role for a book publisher. You will be able to show you can:
- Communicate clearly and accurately
- Organise your work effectively and proactively to meet deadlines
- Maintain excellent editorial standards and attention to detail
- Use Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft 365
- Collaborate with external contributors
- Anticipate problems and implement solutions
- Assess materials and help shape content
What we can offer: A supportive, open environment with development opportunities, as well as the following benefits:
- 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days per year), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days.
- Cultural appreciation day (to honour a cultural holiday which is significant to you, separate to your holiday entitlement)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants
- Health Cash Plan
- Pension
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Summer hours
- Active social and diversity committees
- Excellent and welcoming office facilities in a fantastic location
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy. We employ individuals based on their abilities and welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, belief, age, or sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we aim to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for disabled people. Therefore, we encourage you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments you may require during your interview process. Please note, you only need to disclose information that you are comfortable sharing in order for us to accommodate your request. Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates selected for interview. We will keep applications on file for 6 months should a suitable vacancy arise. If you’d rather we didn’t, please let us know with your application.
Editor, Bright Press in Brighton employer: The Quarto Group
Bright Press is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and creative work environment in the vibrant city of Brighton. With a focus on employee development, we offer generous benefits including 25 days of paid holiday, a health cash plan, and opportunities for cultural appreciation. Join our dynamic team where your editorial skills will thrive, and you will collaborate with talented professionals to shape high-quality illustrated nonfiction titles.
