Assistant Editor, HQ Digital

HQ Digital is the digital-first list of HQ, specialising in innovative digital publishing across the commercial fiction market, from contemporary fiction, romance, historical fiction to crime and thrillers. Combining rapid growth with commercial success, we’re proud to have launched stellar careers for a host of digital bestselling authors both in the UK and internationally, including Rebecca Raisin, Portia Macintosh, Faith Martin and Neil Lancaster.

As Assistant Editor, you will provide editorial and desk editing support to the Publishing team at HQ Digital. This is a role with a great amount of potential for growth, and the new Assistant Editor will be an important member of our small and dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their editorial skills and career across a unique range of commercial publishing. It will suit digitally-savvy candidates who have both initiative and energy, and who are excited to think creatively about how we publish our books.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a track record in editorial work, enjoy working on your own initiative, have the ability to juggle competing priorities and be able to anticipate the needs of the Publisher in delivering best-in-class publishing, publishing comms and author care. You will be an excellent communicator who combines creative flair with an eye for detail and can work co-operatively within the team.