WE'RE HIRING!
Editorial Assistant (Romance)
Location: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in the Shoreditch office)
Hours: 10 a.m.–4.30 p.m. core hours
About the Role
Joffe Books is looking for a passionate and creative Romance Editorial Assistant to join our growing team and help drive the success of our Choc Lit imprint. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a thriving romance list and play a key role in our digital-first publishing success. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the romance genre and readers, authors and market trends, and will be passionate about working in this genre.
Salary: £28-32,000 based on experience
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Write engaging back cover copy for our romance titles
Create cover briefs for new titles
Provide assistance to the romance team
Support the Head of Romance in evaluating and selecting manuscripts based on our criteria
Communicate with authors, freelancers (editors, proofreaders, designers) responding to queries and keeping books on schedule
Forge strong relationships with authors and providing author care
Collaborate with the editorial and marketing teams to plan and publish diverse romance books
Essential experience & skills required:
In-depth understanding of the romance genre and audience.
Meticulous copy-editing, proofreading and research skills
Excellent attention to detail with very strong communication and organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Dropbox, and Google tools
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team across multiple projects at once
A passion for digital tools and publishing
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
Experience in a publishing environment is a bonus, but not essential
Our benefits include:
Flexible, hybrid working environment (minimum 3 office days), with core office hours of 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Generous holiday package, including five days of Christmas company leave, plus 28 days of annual leave
Health insurance and pension scheme
A supportive and innovative company culture, including staff-nominated charitable giving and access to professional training
Opportunities to attend publishing events and access publishing resources
Doughnuts (because everyone needs a treat!)
About Joffe Books
Joffe Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers of bestselling fiction, with over 3 million books sold last year. We really care about our authors and our readers and have built a company defined by those relationships. If you have a passion for romance, a knack for organisation, and the desire to work in a creative and supportive environment, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a leading UK independent publisher and make a real impact within the romance genre.
As part of your application, we’d love to see your editorial flair in action. Please choose your favourite romance book and complete the following:
Blurb – Write a punchy, engaging blurb for the book in under 150 words
Cover brief – Write a short creative brief that could guide a designer in creating a new cover for the book
Email this task (please include in the body of the email) and a CV to work@joffebooks.com, stating the job reference in the subject line ‘CHOC LIT EDITORIAL ASSISTANT by 2 April 2026.
Priority for interview will be given to early applicants.
Email: work@joffebooks.com