Publishing Assistant

Marshal Books, a new independent publisher, are seeking to employ a part-time publishing assistant.

Candidates should be degree-educated (English Lit, History preferred but not essential).

We are a commercial press that only publishes established authors. Our main genres are crime/thrillers, historical fiction and history.

Before applying for the position, we would ask that you familiarise yourself with our website and read one of our titles. Books can be read for free via Kindle Unlimited.

https://marshalbooks.com/

You will need to be able to work remotely, although there will be events and meetings to attend in London.

Duties will include assisting with editorial tasks, handling book formatting and supporting marketing efforts. Experience is welcome but not essential.

Ideally, the candidate should be familiar with Excel, InDesign and/or Canva. However, a passion for reading and an ambition to work in publishing are equally as important.

The role will be part-time to start with, but as our list grows, so will the candidate’s responsibilities and days working each week.

Salary and hours to be discussed.

If you please reply with a short cover letter, CV and let us know which Marshal Book title you are intending to read. Applications should be in by Friday Oct 23rd. From Monday Oct 26th we will contact applicants to discuss the position over the phone and address any questions before arranging an in-person interview.