Are you on top of the latest trends in pop culture and licensed entertainment? Have you had experience in managing multiple visual book projects? Are you ready to take a role in connecting non-fiction content to fans in innovative and creative ways?

If so, DK is recruiting a Project Editor, Entertainment to help shape our list with exciting partners. You will work with a talented team, working on lists that publish fan-favourite books. As a Project Editor, you will collaborate with partners such as Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Dungeons & Dragons, and Warhammer to produce exceptional books of the highest quality for these licensors’ fan bases and beyond.

We’re looking for a resourceful, versatile Project Editor who is highly organised, with proven experience in managing illustrated books from concept to completion. You will work closely with authors, licensors, and internal and external creative teams to produce brilliant books that are delivered both on time and on budget. We also want someone who is brimming with ideas, and who can suggest diverse and exciting new directions for us to explore.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities include:

● Managing books from concept stage to print

● Liaising with authors, freelancers, and licensors

● Collaborating with other departments, including design, marketing, and production

You should be comfortable:

● Managing simultaneous projects at different stages of development

● Shaping editorial content from outline stage to print-ready pages, and working with designers in a collaborative way to produce books of the highest standard

● Commissioning and managing external freelancers, authors, illustrators, and consultants

● Giving stellar licensor care

● Keeping up with trends in the ’ pop culture and book spaces

Ideally you will have strong project management skills, great interpersonal abilities, and excellent editorial expertise. You will be a strong communicator with a background in publishing, or with a passion for pop culture and entertainment brands. While direct licensing experience is not essential, you should have proven ability to collaborate closely with diverse external stakeholders like authors, illustrators, and creative teams to deliver exceptional projects from concept to completion. We are looking for someone who is full of ideas, willing to try new things, and open-minded. You should have sound commercial awareness, and be flexible and willing to act on opportunities. You are the type of person who is flexible and adaptable to changes. Moreover, you will be working independently on projects, so we are looking for someone confident in their abilities, open to trying new things, and eager to learn.

This is a career opportunity for an ambitious mid-weight editor interested in working in a commercial team, within a dynamic environment, working with exciting global brands. If successful, you will join a team that supports your professional growth and development through on-the-job learning and wider training opportunities.

To apply, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter. As part of your cover letter, please tell us: 

• Why you want to work at DK and highlight any relevant experience you have, including an example of when you managed a project from start to finish

• Books that you wish you have worked on and why.

• (Optional) Which licensor(s) do you think we should be working with?

The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026.

Salary: starting from £38,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.

Closing date for applications: 26 April 2026

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays

• Generous pension scheme

• Volunteering policy and charity matching

• Employee assistance programme

• 70% discount on company books

• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership

• Shopping discounts 

• Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)

• Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

About our Company: 

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

 Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited | Job ID: 288134