Editor (12m FTC, part time), Penguin Press Classics

We are looking for an Editor to join the Penguin Press team and work across the Penguin Classics catalogue on a part time, 12 month fixed term contract basis.

In this role, you will review existing editions; find and commission expert external editors to work on new introductions and other content; and edit new materials when they come in.

Penguin Classics is the world’s largest and most iconic classics list, with nearly 3,000 titles in print. Spanning the ancient world to the twenty-first century, and ranging across genres, languages and continents, Penguin Classics is a constantly evolving and expanding project.

You will be passionate and knowledgeable about classic literature, with strong research and editing skills, wide-ranging taste and an exceptional eye for detail. You will be aware of current cultural debates around the literary canon and understand what makes Penguin Classics editions appealing and engaging for readers today.

This role will be part-time (2 days per week/14 hours) and based remotely, reporting to the Publishing Director. You don’t need to come from a publishing background to be considered for this position.

If you would like to apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter by midnight on Sunday 5th September 2021.

As part of your application, we’d like you to respond to the following question in your Cover Letter (no more than 300 words):

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  Please tell us about a Penguin Classics edition that you admire, or one that you think could be better (and how!)

Salary: c.£30,000 (pro rata) depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

What you can expect from us

Our creativity is inspired by different perspectives, so we want our culture to be one of belonging, where everyone feels welcome and where differences are celebrated.

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we’re part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview.

We want to make sure disabled applicants can be their best at each step of the recruitment journey. If you need adjustments during the application process, we encourage you to get in touch with us at http://PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.

Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your adjustment request. Find out more about our approach here: www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/applying-for-roles-with-a-disability

We partner with The Book Trade Charity, who provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: https://www.btbs.org/

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company: The Random House Group Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City:London

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA

Job ID: 166308