(8 Month Maternity Cover) Publisher - DK Learning Advert

Closing date for applications: 5 March 2023

DK is a world leader in illustrated non-fiction publishing and DK Learning is our new education division, offering visually-stunning resources covering all key subject areas, mapped to the National Curriculum, US, IB and Montessori curricula, aimed at both teachers and parents.

As Publisher, some of your main responsibilities will be:

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  Managing multiple projects at any one time with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Engaging in concept and campaign planning with creative ideas where appropriate and applicable
• Creating marketing materials, from print leaflets, promo videos, reels & more
• Creating / Managing brand guidelines for DK learning and associated products
• Hands on design of internals and covers of books
• Briefing and commissioning freelance designers and illustrators
• Working with the web team and feeding relevant content to the DK Learning Website

During this maternity cover, you will be working closely with the Publishing Project Manager and the Senior Brand and Marketing Manager. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in the US, as well as our internal Sales division, and freelancers.

You would be passionate about education and educational publishing. You would enjoy a varied and consistently fast-pace workload. You would have a steady hand and would be someone who could ensure everything is running smoothly and see things through. The role would suit an experienced senior commissioner or educational publisher.

You will be a clear communicator who can work collaboratively with others to ensure everyone is working to the same brief. You will be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Whilst not essential, non-fiction knowledge, line management experience and experience managing budgets would be desirable.

If you are interested, please apply in writing with a cover letter and CV, stating clearly why you are suitable for this position.

Closing date for applications: 5 March 2023

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Summer hours

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

About our Company:

We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

We are the world’s leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City:London

Postal Code: SW11 7BW

Job ID: 257646