Editorial assistant, Sydney

Murdoch Books

Murdoch Books, Australia’s market-leading lifestyle publisher and a division of Allen & Unwin, is seeking a full time Editorial Assistant based in Crows Nest, Sydney. You’ll support our busy team with all day-to-day administrative tasks related to our non-fiction list.

To thrive in this entry-level role, you will be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for admin. You’ll have excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle various tasks with accuracy and efficiency. You’ll have a thirst for knowledge and a demonstrated interest in books and publishing.

The ideal candidate would have solid proofreading and editing skills and be proficient in MS Word and Excel and Adobe Creative Suite (especially INDD and Acrobat). They may be a recent graduate or studying towards a publishing qualification.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, and those from every religious, ethnic and socioeconomic background. Murdoch Books celebrates a diverse range of voices in our books and in our workplace.

If you can demonstrate you possess the relevant attributes, please forward a copy of your CV and a covering letter to jobs@allenandunwin.com, quoting ‘Editorial Assistant Murdoch Books’ in the subject line. Applications close Friday 20th March.

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