Editorial Assistant Pavilion
@ HarperCollins Publishers

London, England, United Kingdom
£35,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About the Role

The Editorial Assistant Pavilion role at HarperCollins Publishers offers an opportunity to work within 4 Colour Publishing. As an Editorial Assistant, you will provide vital administrative and editorial support to the Publishing Director and Commissioning Editors. You will be working with a passionate team dedicated to illustrated non-fiction across food & drink, craft & lifestyle, gift & popular culture.

Main Responsibilities

  • Maintain smooth division operations, managing schedules and minutes
  • Assist with desk editing and proofreading various content
  • Liaise with freelancers, authors, agents, and design teams
  • Research, organize permissions, and create marketing materials
  • Support editorial tasks including copywriting and metadata creation

Additional Opportunities

This role provides a chance to develop your editorial skills through creative briefs, editing, photoshoots, and eventually managing your own authors under supervision.

Person Specification

  • Organized with strong attention to detail
  • Passionate about non-fiction and lifestyle content
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Includes hybrid working (3 office days), generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental leave cover, private healthcare, mental health support, seasonal and travel benefits, training, and many other perks.

Application Details

Please note applications are to be submitted via Applied. For any queries, email tarni.crossley-lees@harpercollins.co.uk with subject 'Vacancy Query - Editorial Assistant Pavilion'.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Editorial
  • Administrative
  • Proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Communication
  • Organizational
  • MS Office
  • Project Management
  • Marketing
  • Collaborative
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How to Get Hired at HarperCollins Publishers

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Resume: Tailor your CV for HarperCollins roles.
  • Highlight Skills: Emphasize editorial and administrative experience.
  • Showcase Passion: Demonstrate interest in non-fiction and lifestyle.
  • Prepare Stories: Be ready to discuss creative projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Practice MS Office functions.
Review editorial workflow tools.
Develop proofreading techniques.
Study metadata creation practices.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing tight deadlines.
Explain teamwork in diverse publishing projects.
Share conflict resolution with colleagues.
Discuss attention to detail under pressure.

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