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DK Life - Editor, Paper Sailor
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DK Life - Editor, Paper Sailor
Job Description
We are looking for an Editor to join the DK Life team and work directly with Publisher Richard Atkinson across a range of illustrated non-fiction lifestyle books on the Paper Sailor list.
Paper Sailor is DK’s new author-led, design-driven lifestyle imprint – so new that our first titles won’t land until 2027. Ours will be joyful, optimistic books that are the very best in their field. Among the brilliant authors who have already found a home on the list are Niki Segnit and Sam & Sam Clark, and we will also publish exciting debuts such as the upcoming cookbook from Chatsworth Bakehouse.
About the Role
Reporting to our Executive Editor, you will work on around 8–12 books a year, from concept to finished copies. You’ll be liaising with production, rights and sales colleagues as well as freelance designers, photographers and editors. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, as well as a keen eye for design, a feel for good prose and overall impeccable attention to detail. Working across an eclectic list that majors in food, but also includes architecture, crafts, gardening, music and travel, you’ll need to have a real enthusiasm for the logistics of creating exceptional colour books.
This will be an ideal opportunity for progression for an existing Assistant Editor or, perhaps, someone already in an Editor position who is looking for a new challenge. Ideally you’ll have proven experience of working on 4-colour illustrated books for co-edition markets; familiarity with InDesign is essential, and with Biblio, is desirable.
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Application Process
If this sounds like your next role, please apply with your CV and a covering letter (applications without a covering letter will not be considered).
As part of your covering letter, please answer the following question: Tell us about a title you have worked on, and what were your responsibilities?
Please do not use AI for this application.
Closing date for applications: midnight on 12 July 2026.
Benefits
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
- 70% discount on company books
- Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
- Shopping discounts
- Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
- Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
Diversity and Inclusion
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 is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
Working Arrangements
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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. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.
Additional Support
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
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