Literary Consultancy Assistant (Marketing & Editorial)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We’re Hiring!
Blue Pencil Agency Literary Consultants are looking for a new Part-Time Literary Consultancy Assistant.
BPA offers editorial services, competitions, and events for writers of fiction and narrative non-fiction – we’re passionate about helping budding authors to improve their craft and get their work out there.
This is a remote marketing and administration role that is perfect for anyone looking to take their first step into the publishing industry. The job involves ten hours of social media management weekly and 2-5 hours of editorial assistance, with payment of £15/hr. If you’re passionate about supporting aspiring novelists, confident producing compelling copy and visuals for social media, and love keeping things organised, this could be the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing BPA’s Twitter, Instagram and Facebook channels
- Producing email campaigns and newsletters
- Writing posts for the BPA blog
- Handling data and reporting analysis
- Reading entries to the BPA First Novel Award
- Attending and photographing events (near to London)
- Responding to enquiries regarding our editorial services
- Connecting writers to a suitable editor from our team and overseeing all communications
About you:
- You love books and engaging with the writing community
- You have experience with Twitter, Instagram and Facebook as well as Microsoft Word and Excel. It would be a big plus if you also have experience with Wordpress and/or Mailchimp
- You have digital marketing expertise and are able to produce bespoke visuals using Photoshop or Canva
- You possess excellent written English; you’re confident communicating over email and on the phone
- You’re organised and self-motivated
- You’re able to work flexible hours, including weekdays and weekends
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to info@bluepencilagency.comwith the subject ‘Literary Consultancy Assistant Application’ by 30th May.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 12-15 per week
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 30/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Literary Consultancy Assistant (Marketing & Editorial) roles across Blue Pencil Agency's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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