Assistant Editor position – Harper Collins in Ireland

hcHarperCollins is one of the UK’s foremost, diverse and innovative multi-platform publishers. We publish a wide range of books, from cutting-edge contemporary fiction, to block-busting thrillers and from fantasy literature to children’s literature and enduring classics. We also publish a great selection of non-fiction titles, including history, celebrity memoirs, biographies, popular science, dictionaries, maps, reference titles and education books, and our digital business is thriving. With nearly 200 years of history, we publish some of the world’s foremost authors, from Nobel prize-winners to worldwide bestsellers. In addition, we also publish the works of Agatha Christie, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis.

HarperCollins Publishers in Ireland have an amazing opportunity for an Assistant Editor to join them. The role involves providing editorial support to the Publishing Director and offers a rare opportunity for an organised, efficient and creative team-player to step into a fast-paced editorial position in a busy and expanding office. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for the publishing industry and looking to work on some exciting and high profile books. The successful candidate will be a positive, confident and articulate communicator both verbally and in writing, be proactive and able to multi-task, and have a desire for continuous learning. In return we offer a competitive salary, benefits with room to grow longer term in a fun and engaging company.

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and salary expectations to recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk by the 8th of June.