Description:
Daunt Books Publishing is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support our Publisher and Editor in a varied role that requires literary enthusiasm, multitasking ability, and strong administrative skills. This role will be a mix of remote and office-based work in Kentish Town, London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stock & Sales Management: Assist with maintaining stock levels across Daunt Books shops and distributors, tracking sales records.
- Editorial Support: Collaborate on cover briefs and assist editors in manuscript preparation following house style.
- Data & Metadata Management: Distribute new title information to Faber, Nielsen, Datasupply, and Amazon.
- Website & Social Media Updates: Keep the DB Publishing website and social media platforms updated with new releases and events.
- Promotional Materials: Create marketing materials such as cover reveals and annual promotional catalogues.
- eBook Publishing: Prepare eBooks for publication and track sales performance.
- Event Support: Attend author events and assist with planning.
- Royalties & Subscriptions: Manage royalty data using Excel spreadsheets and update the DB Publishing subscriptions.
- Bookselling Support: Participate in bookselling at Daunt Books London shops during the Christmas season.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) for professional correspondence and copywriting.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven administrative skills.
- Previous experience in publishing (internship or work experience preferred).
Salary & Benefits:
- Starting salary: £28,000 per annum.
- Hybrid work model (Remote & London office-based).
- Opportunities to work closely with authors, editors, and booksellers.