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About the Role

This role is key to delivering the publishing program across the Del Rey and Inklore imprints, while supporting the wider Cornerstone editorial team. The position involves coordinating books through the publishing process from manuscript to finished copy, overseeing offset editions, managing reprints and reissues, and ensuring accurate and timely delivery of projects. The role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and can confidently manage changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Managing the editorial process for a portfolio of titles
Coordinating offset editions from US publishing partners
Overseeing reprints and new editions of backlist titles
Proofreading and checking manuscripts, proofs, jackets, covers, and marketing materials
Working closely with Editorial, Production, Design, freelancers, and external publishing partners to keep projects on track
Managing multiple publishing schedules and reprioritizing work as deadlines change
Coding invoices and carrying out other editorial and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the Managing Editorial department

Requirements

Proven experience within book publishing at Editorial Assistant level or above
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
Strong proofreading skills with exceptional attention to detail
The ability to prioritize effectively and exercise sound judgment when priorities change
Excellent communication skills and confidence working with colleagues, freelancers, and external publishing partners
A proactive, collaborative approach with the confidence to take ownership of your work
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
A genuine enthusiasm for books and publishing

Skills

Microsoft Office

Location

Work Type

Hybrid working

Experience Level

Editorial Assistant level or above

Salary/Compensations

£30,000 - £32,000 depending on skills and experience, plus bonus and benefits

Benefits

Bonus
Benefits

About the Company

Cornerstone is a division within Penguin Random House UK, comprising seven imprints: Century, Cornerstone Press, Del Rey, Evermore, Hutchinson Heinemann, Inklore, and #Merky Books.
Cornerstone has a track record of bestsellers and prize winners, working with notable authors across various genres.
Cornerstone is a goal-orientated division with a clear commitment to high performance.

Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role and opt in on their application form.