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732Junior EditorOver 2 years as Junior Editor of picture books, and 2 years previously as assistant buyer of young fiction. Looking for next children’s editor role - would welcome the opportunity to work on fiction titles also. Sound market knowledge of children’s books. Great eye for design and creative flair. Good under pressure. Effective communicator and team player, with emphasis on author care. Heaps of initiative and confident at managing projects.
43812 years Editorial ExperienceAlmost 2 years experience as editorial assistant in non-fiction illustrated books, now ready for a new challenge, hard-working and a fast learner.
4500Editorial A keen, bright graduate with 2 years of diverse publishing experience seeks the next challenge in an editorial publishing career. BA(Hons) & MA in English Language & Literature.
4561Junior EditorMotivated editorial assistant with nearly two years of experience, now looking for a junior editor position within book publishing. Great team player who can balance many projects and work to tight deadlines.
4704Two Years Editorial Experience2 years experience in editorial looking for next role within trade publishing, good at developing new book concepts and managing live projects to budget and to schedule.
5105Experienced in fiction2 1/2 years in fiction editorial and an MA in publishing. Efficient, competent, hard working, incredibly dedicated, and am used to dealing with an enormous workload and tight deadlines. Looking for a fiction editorial position that will stretch and challenge me in new ways.
5231Experienced writerInterested in a career as editor. Would like to draw on a solid skill base, using people communication and writing skills. Experience as writer, journalist and editorial assistant, a PhD in Social Science and an MA in Humanities and Languages.
5448STM Editorial to Trade EditorialMore than 2 years' experience in STM publishing working in editorial but with some production experience looking to move to trade or book publishing. Works well under pressure, keen eye for detail, outgoing, motivated.
5475Editorial assistant to use experience for next challenge7 months experience as an Editorial Assistant with an independent trade publisher working on a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles. Seeking further editorial experience within a larger company if possible. Hard working and motivated with a passion for the book industry.
5512Experienced Junior Editor (Children's Books)Junior editor of children's educational fiction and non-fiction, looking for an opportunity to work in children's trade fiction.
5604Editorial Assistant looking to progress2 years experience as book Editorial Assistant looking to advance. Experience in project managment and IP, great work ethic, fast learner, very enthusiastic, efficient.
5791Editorial Assistant/Junior Editor18 months experience as editorial assistant at Independent non-fiction publisher, with experience in editing a prize shortlisted title. Looking for second publishing role in editorial department; fiction or non-fiction.

598312 years experience12 years in publishing and creative environment as well as Freelance editorial experience since 1996, mainly proofreading, editing, schedule managing. Looking for a Production Co-ordinator/Manager role - anything that will utilise excellent communication, organisational, IT and design skills.
6042North East England, Editorial OpportuntiesSix years experience in book publishing, including four as lead editor on many guidebooks, which involved recruiting and managing freelance authors; writing, editing and proofing copy; and guiding a team and products from brief to print. Now looking for editorial opportunities in the north east.
6061Marketing Executive Looking for Editorial 2 years experience as Marketing Executive after a Publishing Masters, seeking to move into an Editorial position. Enthusiastic, eager to learn, good under pressure with a lot of Educational Publishing and teaching experience.
6088Buying experience moving into PublishingJust over one years worth of experience in buying at major book club. Looking for next role within publishing. Work well under pressure and always meet targets. Wide knowledge of trade and educational children's publishing.
6167Experienced Editorial AssistantPreviously Editorial Assistant at a major publishing house working across the Popular Culture, Lifestyle and Military and History lists. Now looking for a new role within a fiction or non-fiction environment. Previous Writing and Sub Editing experience.



6240Editorial Project ManagerCreative and highly motivated worker with four years editorial experience, specialising in non-fiction, illustrated books. Highly organised project manager with a strong work ethic, confident at handling demanding workloads and developing titles from start to finish within strict deadlines and budgets. Keen to further develop project management skills and continue publishing high-quality, stylish and informative titles.
6265Educational Publishing Experience2 years experience as Assistant Manager of a bookshop. Author of a number of educational books and researched and written briefs and edited scripts for several educational dvds. Author of teacher support materials for many educational dvds. People person, looking for work in bookshop, library or publishing, maybe writing.
6296Editorial Co-OrdinatorOver two years experience as editorial co-ordinator in French publishing, great at working under pressure, multi-task, establishing schedules, proofreading, team management and organisation.
6298Permanent, Contract or Freelance EditorialAssistant editor (nearly two years). Proofreading, copy editing, reference style writing, website updating (HTML), project management, coordination of freelancers, print and online research, adherence to strict deadlines. Knowledge: French and Italian, Law, international affairs, Microsoft Office, CMS, HTML, XML. Keen to gain experience in Quark and Adobe.
6316Two years Sub EditingA graduate with over two years experience as a Sub Editor in an Independent Publishing House, with experience spanning five different magazines. With fantastic attention to detail and organisational skills, looking to progress into a second job in publishing, ideally in London.
6322Children's Editorial Nearly 2 years experience in Children's editorial looking the next challenge within the Editorial domain. Prior to working in Editorial, worked in the Marketing Department of a well known children's publisher.
6347Assistant Editor or Marketing Work ExperienceTwo and a half years experience as an Assistant Editor in Academic Publishing, eager to find a challenging new role. Although primarily seeking Editorial work, happy to gain experience in the Marketing side of Publishing, and is available for unpaid work experience.
6390Editorial2 years experience as editorial assistant and production coordinator for various international development agencies, looking for next role within publishing, good organisational skills and work well under pressure.
6392Copyeditor/Sub Editor4 years experience copyediting, subediting and copwriting publications including books. Looking for a similar position in the London area.

6394Project ManagerEnthusiastic, organised and personable project manager with two years of experience looking for next role in the publishing industry. Has worked on projects from conception of idea through to award-winning finished products. Thrives when able to use initiative and can work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
6407Academic to Trade PublishingLooking for a new role within trade or magazine publishing. Extremely driven philosophy graduate with three years experience in academic publishing, eager to learn with a commercial outlook and an eye for detail. Possesses great ability and determination to succeed in whatever task or challenge undertaken – especially under pressure!
6412Marketing/EditorialTen years experience in bookselling including management experience and two and a half years commissioning, producing and selling books for a small publisher. Now looking for further opportunities in publishing.
6419Editor/3 Years experience3 years experience in editorial looking for mid-level roles or freelance editorial work within trade publishing; core skills: manuscript assessment/development, copy-editing, project management; strengths: eye for detail and good language, excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to take initiative, plan and prioritise multiple projects; enjoys working with authors and loves reading international fiction.
6432Three years experienceTwo years experience as commissioning editor and one year experience prior as editorial assistant, looking for freelance editorial and proof-reading vacancies
6493Magazines to BooksExperience working on a Custom Publishing section of a magazine as an Editorial Assistant, editing and copywriting. Looking at expanding my career into the editing side of book publishing.
6520Editor3 years of experience as Assistant Editor now looking for the step up to Editor in trade publishing, either children’s or adult books. Have worked on a wide variety of projects, including with high profile authors and to very tight deadlines.
6533Managing Editor/Contract Publishing to BooksOver six years experience in publishing. Currently work as a Managing Editor for contract publishing agency. Skills include working to strict deadlines, commisioning and managing freelancers and organising production schedules.
Looking for next step on publishing ladder - ideally into books.
6559Editorial - Illustrated Books2 years as editor on luxury fine art magazine, 6 months as features writer and editor. Work experience at a publishing house, a literary agency and assisting a freelance journalist. Seeking editorial role in illustrated books. Meticulous eye for detail, PC and Mac-savvy with Quark and InDesign.
6584Exp Editorial Asst seeking Editorial or Rights2 years experience in trade/academic publishing as Editorial Assistant and freelance copyeditor and proofreader. Extensively trained in copyediting and proofreading. Seeking 2nd job in editorial or rights.
6591Four years in house publishing experienceFour years' in-house publishing and six years' freelance book copy-editing experience with an MA in English Literature, looking for editorial position in a book publishing company. Possess desktop publishing (Adobe CS4) and web management (Frontpage) skills, and regularly copy-edit in both US (CMS) and UK editing styles.
6596Experienced Editorial Assistant looking for progressionEditorial Assistant looking to progress further within publishing sector. Have experience of writing for a magazine, but looking to break into the sub-editing sector, ideally as a junior/trainee position. Have done some sub-editing for current employers.
6598Magazines to BooksThree years publishing experience as an editor in magazine publishing, looking to move to a literary publishing house. Willing to work anywhere. Very enthusiastic and highly experienced at working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Good knowledge of Macs and PCs, especially InDesign
6620Published author looking for Editorial RoleLittle experience but a published author. Keen, unaffected by tight schedules and eager to learn.
6622Senior Editor/Editorial ManagementEx-Penguin senior editor looking for editorial management position. Experience of working on reference, academic and general non-fiction trade publishing lists, used to delivering multiple projects on time and to budget.
6626Editorial Assistant - EXCEPTIONAL CANDIDATEWith a background in consumer editorial, and diverse experience of working in book editorial, marketing and production, now looking for a permanent editorial role. Currently critiquing manuscripts for a major publishers, Has the transferrable skills to learn, develop and excel in an editorial role.
6629Copy Editor School books3+ years of experience as Senior Copy-editor for all levels of school books in India. Now in the UK and looking for opportunities in freelance, full-time or part-time copy-editing. Experienced in taking projects from the manuscript stage to the final published product and working under strict deadlines.
6631Editorial - 4 years experience4+ years of editorial experience. Various skills include: editing, proof reading, research, adherence to house style and deadlines, quality control and writing. Conscientious, articulate, hard‑working and computer literate with a passion for reading and writing, and a meticulous eye for detail Looking for a new and interesting challenge.
6674Editor looking for new challengeEditor with five years of experience in role looking for a new challenge in the industry. Very proficient in typesetting and copy-editing to a high standard. Extensive experience of working to deadlines, including managing a production schedule, as well as selling foreign rights.
6697Foreign Rights/Editorial/Project ManagementPost graduate with 2 years experience in rights and editorial, and contracts. Fluent in French, Spanish and Italian and with a year of administrative and paralegal experience within Civil Service. Looking for any permanent position in trade or academic publishing - in particular within Foreign Rights, Sales and Editorial/Project anagement.
6718Foreign Rights/EditorialOver 3 years experience as foreign rights manager/junior agent in a top literary agency. Now looking to progress into a new role in rights, or in editorial within a publishing house.
6754Magazine PublishingMedia Studies graduate with experience as an Associate Editor on a Magazine, looking for new opportunities.
6766Editorial/Publicity or Marketing2 years experience as a publishing assistant in a role encompassing editorial, publicity and marketing duties. Now looking for an opportunity within a literary publishing house, enthusiastic and great at working to tight deadlines.
6807Project Editor looking for New ChallengesLONDON BOOK FAIR Two years editorial experience, currently Project Editor, looking to step sideways into a new role in trade or reference publishing which gives a clear path towards commissioning. Focused and meticulous, with excellent editing and copywriting skills; additional experience in research, marketing and CAD.
6846Sales & Marketing /EditorialExperienced in books procurement, marketing and academic publishing. Enjoys liaison with stakeholders, copy-writing and managing and developing projects. Strong project management, organisational, liaison and communication skills. An excellent team player, always self motivated, who enjoys working in a busy environment. Publishing Degree.

6849Editor / Website EditorEditor with a publishing degree and three years’ experience in magazine, website and academic publishing. Strong editorial skills base, including project management and commercial acumen, with a desire to continue developing new skills.
6850Copyrwriter and EditorExperienced (7 years) magazine copywriter and editorial multitasker and university graduate with excellent client skills seeks first opportunity in book publishing industry. Excellent writer and communicator.
6854Editorial/ProofreaderAlmost four years experience as a proofreader with a typesetting firm. Looking to expand knowledge of publishing processes and become more involved in editorial.
6944Assistant EditorExperienced Assistant Editor seeking a suitable position within trade publishing. 3-4 years relevant experience in the industry.
6952Editorial 2nd JobLooking to move into editorial after 2 years in New York working for top scout, liaising constantly with UK editors. 5+ years experience in publishing, previously in UK.
6955Editorial Assitant Two years' experience as Editorial Assistant in a busy trade non-fiction imprint keen to make the move into commercial fiction publishing. Has been praised in current role for enthusiasm, professionalism, and calm and confident manner and has been given responsibility well beyond the parameters of my job title.
6966Editorial AssistantEditorial Assistant with almost 2 years experience in academic publishing. Very eager to move forward into trade publishing; good knowledge of poetry, fiction, art, theatre and history.
6993Sales & Marketing - 2 years experience2yrs experience comprehensive experience in publishing, now looking for sales position where they will have responsibility for own accounts.
7140Magazine Publishing3 years experience in consumer magazines, motivated & creative, good at managing people and working to tight deadlines. Looking for the next role in magazine publishing.
7155Educational to Trade PublishingAssistant editor, 2+ years experience in educational publishing, seeking transition into trade publishing. Strong author and project management skills, used to high levels of responsibility and keeping to tight deadlines and budgets. Can do attitude. Fast learner.
7163Copywriter or EditorOver ten years experience as freelance copywriter, author and researcher for various publishing houses and magazines. Author of several travel guides. Work has included picture research, indexing, some limited forms of editing and above all writing lively and engaging copy. Looking for permanent position as copywriter or editor.
7167Academic to Trade EditorialPublishing graduate with 1 years experience in academic publishing looking to begin a career in trade publishing. Highly motivated, passionate and works extremely well under pressure. Excellent IT, proofreading and copyediting skills and has a 'pull your sleeves up and get stuck in attitude'.
71682nd Jobber - Production or Editorial3 years experience in Production and Editorial and 1 in Sales and Marketing, with a lot of cross-over in roles within small independent publisher. Excellent at working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Great all-rounder and multi-tasker looking for second role in Production or Editorial.
7277Editorial /Fiction PublishingHighly motivated, detail orientated English Literature post-graduate with 1 year experience as fiction editorial assistant and 3 years experience as Editorial Manager with prestigious academic literary journal. Excellent all rounder looking for next role and keen to further develop a career in fiction publishing.
7292Editorial - Trade PublishingOver three years experience, nearly two years as an editorial assistant. Has experience in both trade and academic publishing. Looking to move back into trade publishing.
7367Journals to Books (Production Editor) Production Editor in Medical Publishing (Journals) seeking a new role in order to expand skills by moving over to books.
7373Editorial 6 Years experience in journalism roles, including 2 as Assistant Editor. In recent years tried teaching but wants to change career back to editing again.
7379Editorial, Ideally Children's BooksTwo years experience on a busy news desk, working to weekly deadlines, with excellent organisational skills. Eager to pursue career in Publishing and would love the opportunity to take on a new challenge. Keen interest in children’s fiction.
74053 Years Editorial Experience3 years Editorial Experience looking for an Editor role (general/ associate/ assistant/ development) or a project management role within book publishing. Currently works Assisting Editors and Publisher, familiar with finding and receiving proposals from prospective authors, and presenting them at board level.
7418Looking to further careerConfident, creative and passionately driven English graduate with strong communication and publishing skills, seeking a position within a dynamic UK Publishing Company. Looking to broaden current Publishing expertise to enhance and further a career.
7460International Sales/Editorial 5 years of experience as a bookseller and sales rep of art and illustrated books looking for job within international sales or as asisstant publisher; very good knowledge of fiction and art books; hard working; perform well under pressure; passionate; alert; trilingual; fast learner; great eye for detail; strong communication skills.
7479Production Manager or Editorial RoleFreelance, part-time or full-time production or editorial position, preferably in trade publishing. Current role as Production Manager with experience in editorial and production processes, namely copy-editing, typesetting and proofreading, plus workflow management expertise. Excellent communication skills, and correspond well with authors and editors.

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