Editorial Assistant, What on Earth!

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Hybrid working: We have a hybrid work structure. Employees are required to work at least 2 days per week in our London office, with the remaining days working from home. (Employees may work full-time in the London office if preferred.)

Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026

What On Earth! is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Editorial Assistant to support our editorial team with a range of administrative and publishing tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across all stages of the publishing process within a small, collaborative and creative team.

Reporting to the Publisher, and collaborating closely with the Editorial and Design teams, you will…

• Assist with all administration associated with our books, including scheduling, organising meetings, tracking and briefing reprints, sending out books, and liaising with licensors and licensees;
• Input and manage metadata on our database;
• Track invoices and assist with royalty statements;
• Edit and proofread content, including book proofs and marketing materials;
• Prepare AIs and cover copy;
• Liaise with colleagues in Design, Sales, Marketing and Production;
• Other duties as required.

Requirements for this role

• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to juggle moving pieces;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• A passion for illustrated book publishing and awareness of the children’s non-fiction market;
• The ability to function as part of a collaborative team;
• A strong understanding of all aspects of written language, including narrative flow, grammar, spelling, punctuation, style and tone;
• Excellent and flexible communication skills.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to natalie@whatonearthbooks.com with the subject line: ‘Editorial Assistant’. We’re afraid we can only get back to successful applicants. No agencies, please.

Thank you and good luck!