20 October 2010

Assistant Editor (Children's Publishing) Needed by Parragon Books (UK)

Post date: 20 October 2010
Deadline: 29 October 2010

As the world's leading publisher of illustrated non-fiction books, our objective is to provide customers with an unrivalled combination of quality and price resulting in the best value books available. To make this happen, we need extraordinary and talented people that will implement creative and innovative ideas and solutions!

We understand the importance of creativity in the workplace and we encourage originality and inspired thinking from all of our employees. We have a culture that rewards our staff for 'above and beyond' performance, and we want you to achieve your full potential within Parragon.

With our innovative perks and benefits, focused teams, fun environments, and 'work hard, play hard' attitudes, we're sure you'll enjoy the thriving and passionate world that is Parragon as much as we do.

We currently have a vacancy in our Licensed Children's Publishing Department for an Assistant Editor.

This position provides a great opportunity for people wanting to work and develop in an exciting creative environment, working alongside a busy team of experienced designers and editors. You will be working with top licensed properties for worldwide publications.

Applicants should have a good eye for detail and be well organized and confident in a busy working environment with a genuine interest in children's books. We would ideally be looking for a graduate with a minimum 1-2 years editorial experience within children's or licensed children's publishing.

This is a permanent role that we are looking to fill as soon as possible.

The closing date for applications is Friday 29th October.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS.

For an exciting new challenge and the chance to join a great team, please send us your CV, making sure you include details of your previous work experience as well as information about exams and grades, and salary expectations, to: iwanttowork@parragon.com or contact a member of our HR Team on 01225 478878 for more details.

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