Publishing Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Publishing Assistant at Hoxton Mini Press
Application closing date: 10pm on Sunday 30th December
Salary: £26–28k, dependent on experience
Start date: February 2026 or ASAP
Interviews: between 5 – 22 December (at least two rounds)
Location: Hybrid. Tuesday & Thursday from home, Mon/Wed/Fri in a studio by London Fields overlooking the canal.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Publishing Assistant with exceptional organisational abilities and an interest in art, photography and design to help produce our books and coordinate our small team. You must have a keen eye for detail, be able to manage a fast-moving and varied workload, be a great communicator and have a strong interest in all areas of visual culture. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a hands-on introduction to all aspects of publishing including production, e-commerce, sales, marketing, editorial and design.

WHO ARE WE?

Hoxton Mini Press is a young independent publisher based in east London. Our goal is to make books about art and visual culture more affordable and accessible. We have won multiple awards for design, publishing and production.

We are a very small team who care. We care about each other, we care about the environment and we care deeply about every book we make. You'll need to have excellent attention to detail and a calm, positive and flexible work ethic – even when under pressure. You will be able to work off your own initiative but equally you’ll be willing to be a part of a growing team and be happy to be involved in all aspects of the publishing process. Almost everything we do is shared. Sometimes that includes deciding on a book’s title and print run, sometimes the frustration of trying to fix the printer.

WHAT IS THE ROLE?

The role will be primarily organisational but will span all aspects of publishing, supporting editorial, production and design. You will undertake project research, help with general admin, oversee parts of our e-commerce, manage customer emails, work on idea generation, source and contact freelancers, produce creative assets for social media, web and newsletters, and assist with proofreading and fact checking, while also helping to run our small office. This is a highly varied, interesting but challenging role for someone looking for a start in the world of publishing and for a springboard into a number of different areas, from editorial and design through to production and marketing. 

KEY DUTIES

• Day-to-day administration / office management – general office upkeep, light bookkeeping and managing our inbox – dealing with customers, press, submissions, and general enquiries

• Research – project research and idea generation, sourcing freelancers, picture research, image licensing and ensuring our databases are up to date

• Editorial – helping manage our titles from concept through to publication, liaising with freelancers, in house editors, helping to coordinate shoots, proofreading and fact-checking copy

• Partner outreach – helping to manage our relationships with key shops and venues that may feature in our guidebooks

• Online –schedule engaging content for all social media channels, manage social media inboxes, updating our website, draft newsletters, producing creative digital assets

• Events – very occasionally helping to coordinate launches, bookfairs and pop-up shops and often representing the company at these events

WHAT SKILLS DO YOU NEED?

• Very strong organisational qualities, the ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time and experience in prioritising under pressure.

• Proactivity and self-motivation – while we are extremely supportive we are a small team and so need everyone to use their initiative.

• A very good understanding of Excel

• Good communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people.

• An excellent eye for detail.

• Brilliant time management and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

• A basic understanding of Adobe would be very helpful (primarily Photoshop and InDesign)

PERKS OF THE JOB

• Monday team lunch

• 31 days paid holiday per year (including bank holidays)

• Generous pension scheme

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• Life assurance

• Extra leave for significant life events

• Free and discounted books from our full list

• Gorgeous open plan office with view over canal right by Broadway Market

• New tree planted for each new joiner

INTERVIEWS 

There will be two rounds of interviews. The first will be 20 minutes long and will be conducted by Zoom, the second, should we both wish to proceed, will be longer and in person and you will be expected to complete a short but fairly demanding test on the day to assess your skills and knowledge.