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Publishing Assistant, Peirene Press

  •  South West
  •  Â£20k-25k
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 26, 2026
  •  info@peirenepress.com
  • #Literature

Description

Job Summary

Peirene is seeking a part-time publishing assistant, based in Bath, to assist and support our co-publishers.

Job Description

Job Type: Part-time/Freelance (three days (8-hour days) a week)

Location: Bath, Somerset

Pay: £132 - £150 per day (dependent on experience)

Deadline: Tuesday 26th May, 9am
Interviews (if possible, in person or virtual): Wednesday 27th to Friday 29th May
Start date: mid-June (as soon as possible after 11 June)

Peirene Press is seeking a creative and hard-working publishing assistant to support our co-publishers. The primary responsibilities include ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of our office, collaborating with the co-publishers to devise and deliver marketing and publicity campaigns for our titles, organizing and promoting author and translator events, and helping to manage our e-commerce and website.

The successful candidate will primarily work alongside our co-publisher in our office in Bath.

Job Requirements

Strong interest in literature and publishing.
Previous experience in marketing or administrative roles; experience in publishing is preferable but not essential.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Confident in using social media platforms and marketing tools, with strong visual sense and ideas for content; experience using Adobe or Canva to design content is preferable but not essential.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Language skills are a plus, but not essential.

Job Responsibilities

Publicity & Marketing

Assist in the development and execution of marketing and publicity campaigns.
Liaise with event venues, authors, and translators to organize events.
Book travel and accommodation for visiting authors and translators, coordinate signings and publicity appearances, and provide support during their stay in the UK.
Manage social media accounts and content schedules, growing our online following by developing promotional content and engaging with our audience.
Assist the co-publishers with a bi-weekly newsletter, ensuring timely delivery to subscribers.
Monitor marketing and promotional successes, keeping the sales team informed of developments.
Compile catalogues, presentations, and information sheets for various titles.

Administration

Process and send online orders via the Peirene website
Keeping the website up to date.
Track literary prize deadlines and manage entries.
Assisting with funding applications.
Managing Ebook production

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How to Apply

Please apply via the Peirene website at: https://www.peirenepress.com/jobs/

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