Job Title: Editor
Department: Pan Non-Fiction
Contract: Full-time, permanent
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 from a fresh idea all the way to publication.
Your team:
You will join a collaborative team dedicated to publishing commercial non-fiction that drives conversations. We are highly tuned in to pop culture and entertainment, working on everything from celebrity memoirs and sports icons to breakout trends across digital media and podcasts. We champion our authors and work closely across all departments (including Sales, Art, Production and Communications) to publish every book to the absolute highest standard. Some of our recently published authors include Adrian Edmondson, Lisa Marie Presley, Louis Theroux and Cynthia Erivo.
Your role:
As an Editor, your primary responsibilities will revolve around managing the lifecycle of your books from idea to launch. You will have a specific focus on supporting the high-profile commercial lists of the Publisher and Publishing Director, while simultaneously developing your own commercial entertainment intellectual property (IP). Serving as a trusted and reliable coordinator across these projects, you will work collaboratively with authors, agents and internal teams to ensure each book reaches its full commercial potential and resonates with our readers.
Your key responsibilities:
End-to-end title management: Oversee your assigned titles, guiding them efficiently from initial pitch through to publication while keeping all internal and external partners aligned.
Structural and detailed editing: Shape manuscripts to a high standard, taking responsibility for structural edits, proofreading and copywriting (including writing engaging cover copy and Title Information sheets).
Proactive IP and idea generation: Actively pitch and contribute creative ideas for new intellectual property (IP) and commercial concepts, with the long-term goal of acquiring your own titles for the list.
Active meeting contribution: Confidently participate and share opinions in commercial and editorial meetings, presenting and championing titles internally to key commercial teams (Sales, Rights and Communications).
Cross-functional coordination: Partner closely with Art, Production and Design to brief jackets, clear permissions and monitor the Critical Path to keep every book strictly on schedule.
Industry and agent networking: Proactively build strong relationships with literary agents, talent managers and creators across the entertainment, sports and digital media landscape to discover fresh voices.
Database and record management: Maintain accurate, up-to-date data systems (including Biblio) to support smooth commercial and logistical operations for the whole list.
Essential experience, abilities, knowledge and values you’ll need to succeed:
Editorial experience: Experience working within a trade book publishing editorial department, ideally at Assistant Editor or Editor level.
Advanced editing skills: Proven experience taking a book through the full lifecycle, including strong structural editing, line editing and copywriting skills.
Commercial entertainment passion: A deep knowledge of and genuine enthusiasm for contemporary pop culture, social media trends, podcasts, sports and celebrity-led commercial non-fiction, alongside a strong interest in the Pan Non-Fiction list and our authors.
Proactive mindset: A self-motivated, proactive approach to spotting trends, generating creative IP concepts and taking initiative on project workflows.
Organization and workflow management: A proven ability to organize tasks and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Effective communication: Clear written and spoken communication skills, with a readiness to share ideas and contribute meaningfully to team and company meetings.
Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Google Workspace and Biblio.
Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve.
Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment.
Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives.
Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes.
Desirable skills we’d love you to have:
Project research: Experience or familiarity with picture research and clearing copyright permissions for books.
What you’ll get in return:
In return we can offer you a range of great projects, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.
Salary: £33,000–£35,000
Note on salary: The offered salary is dependent on experience and expertise. We benchmark our ranges to ensure fair, competitive compensation that grows with your impact.
Closing date: 12 July 2026
This is a full-time, permanent role and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.
Some of the benefits we offer:
28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Discounted private medical insurance or health cash plan
Group income protection scheme
Enhanced family pay and leave
Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
2 Volunteer Days per year
75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
Season ticket loan/advance
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on shopping and gym memberships; Christmas club savings
Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch
How to apply & eligibility:
Our process: All applications must be submitted via our careers site to be considered. We are unable to accept CVs or applications sent via email.
Our timelines: Because we review every application thoroughly and with care, our shortlisting process can take some time. We appreciate your patience and will be in touch as soon as we have an update on your application.
Right to work: All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion:
At Pan Macmillan, we are committed to publishing a wide range of voices that reflect the full breadth of the communities we serve. Joining us means playing an active role in bringing our titles to life as part of a team that champions inclusion at every level. We are dedicated to building a workplace that is as diverse and welcoming as the stories we tell, ensuring all perspectives are celebrated across everything we do.
We welcome applications from all individuals, including any age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve. You can read our full Diversity, Equity and Inclusion pledge here
Disability Confident scheme:
As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled candidates and people with long-term health conditions, aiming to offer an interview to everyone who meets the essential criteria for the role and chooses to apply under the scheme. The essential criteria can be found under our ‘Essential experience, abilities, knowledge and values you’ll need to succeed’ section.
Please note, some of our vacancies attract an exceptionally high volume of applications. In these circumstances, to ensure a fair and focused process for everyone, we may need to limit the overall number of interviews. Where this happens, we will look closely at who most closely aligns with the requirements to select the candidates applying under this scheme who best meet the essential criteria, in line with official government guidance.
Please remember that you are never required to disclose a disability to us, and you only need to share what you feel comfortable with.
Adjustments & support:
We want to ensure that all candidates are supported throughout the recruitment process. If you have any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements, please contact Kayelle Danyluk (Head of Talent Acquisition) at kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com
Privacy notice:
All personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice here Please read this notice before submitting your application.
