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Editor – Pan Non-Fiction Team (Full-time, Permanent)
About the Role
Do you have a passion for entertainment, sports and pop culture? Join our dynamic Pan Non-Fiction team! As an Editor, you will play a central role in bringing impactful books to life, working closely with authors, agents and internal teams to guide non-fiction titles—themes ranging from celebrity memoirs and sports icons to breakout trends in digital media, podcasts and beyond.
You will join a collaborative team focused on commercial non-fiction that drives cultural conversations. We champion our authors (including industry-famous names like Adrian Edmondson, Lisa Marie Presley, Louis Theroux and Cynthia Erivo) and work closely across Sales, Art, Production, and Communications to ensure every book is published to the highest standard.
Your role involves end-to-end title management, from idea to launch. As Editor, you'll:
- Lead both high-profile commercial titles and develop your own entertainment intellectual property (IP).
- Act as a trusted coordinator for projects, ensuring alignment and commercial success.
Your Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end title management: Guide curves through conception, editing, and launch, maintaining alignment between internal teams and external partners (authors, agents).
- Structural & detailed editing: Oversee structural edits, line edits, and proofreading, including crafting compelling cover copy and title information sheets.
- IP & idea generation: Proactively generate and pitch new commercial concepts and intellectual property with the goal of signing original titles.
- Meeting contribution: Actively participate in commercial & editorial discussions, presenting titles internally to Sales, Rights, and Communications teams.
- Cross-functional coordination: Collaborate with Art, Production & Design teams to brief jackets, clear rights/permissions, and manage logistical timelines.
- Industry networking: Build strong relationships with literary agents, talent managers and creators across entertainment, sports and digital media to identify fresh voices.
- Database & record management: Maintain up-to-date records (including Biblio) to support smooth operations for titles and authors.
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Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Editorial experience: Prior experience in a trade book publishing editorial environment (preferably at Assistant Editor or Editor level).
- Editing expertise: Ability to handle full book lifecycle with strong skills in structural editing, line editing, copywriting and proofreading.
- Commercial appeal: Deep knowledge and enthusiasm for pop culture, sports, social media, podcasts and entertainment non-fiction.
- Proactive approach: Strong drive to spot trends, develop SP ideas, and manage workloads independently.
- Organizational skills: Ability to organize tasks effectively under shifting deadlines while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
- Communication: Clear verbal/written skills to present ideas confidently and engage across teams.
- Software: Proficiency with MS Office, Google Workspace and Biblio.
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Desirable Skills
- Experience with picture research & copyright permissions.
Salary & Contract
- Salary range: £33,000–£35,000 (depending on experience and impact).
- Hours: Full-time, 37-hour weeks with Farringdon-based office and flexible homeworking.
- Benefits include:
- 28+ days’ leave increasing with service.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Discounted private medical-insurance or cash plan.
- Group income protection and family leave policies.
- 2 volunteer days/year, summer hours, season ticket loan, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounts on books, shopping and gyms.
- Onsite daily breakfast and monthly company lunch.
Closing Date & Application
Closing date: 12 July 2026.
Applicants must demonstrate right to work in the UK. All applications must be submitted via the [careers portal](INSERT LINK); emails and CVs will not be accepted.
Pan Macmillan’s Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We’re building a workplace that reflects the vibrant, diverse community our authors and titles serve. This role benefits from support under MacMillan’s Disability Confident scheme.
If you require adjustments for the application or interview process, contact Kayelle Danyluk (Head of Talent Acquisition) at kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com.
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