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Bitter Lemon Press: Freelance Collaborator

BookBrunch Limited

London

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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An established independent publisher is on the lookout for a passionate freelance collaborator to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to engage with international crime and thriller literature while driving sales growth and enhancing marketing efforts. With a hybrid schedule possible, you'll be involved in creating promotional materials, managing social media, and coordinating events that showcase exciting titles. If you have a flair for publishing and a sales-driven mindset, this is a fantastic chance to contribute to a vibrant literary community.

Prior publishing experience and proficiency in social media marketing.
Dynamic and energetic approach to sales and marketing.

Prepare marketing and promotional materials for books.
Manage promotions and assist with social media channels.
Organize online and in-person events to support titles.

Publishing Experience

Social Media Marketing

Sales Support

Event Coordination

Dynamic Sales Approach

Bitter Lemon Press: Freelance Collaborator

This role is ideal for someone with a passion for publishing, foreign literature, and driving sales growth

About Us:
Bitter Lemon Press is a small, London-based independent publisher established in 2003. We specialize in international crime, thriller, and noir fiction, delivering high-quality, entertaining yet literary works. To date, we’ve published over 110 books from 30 countries, translated from 14 languages. In addition to translated works, we also publish select English-language authors from around the world.

We publish 4-5 books a year.

Our books are distributed by:
• Turnaround (UK/Europe)
• Consortium (Ingram) (North America)
• NewSouth Books (ANZ)
For more details, visit: www.bitterlemonpress.com

The Role:
We are seeking a freelance collaborator to join our team on a part-time basis (approximately one day a week, hybrid schedule possible). This role is ideal for someone with a passion for publishing, foreign literature, and driving sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:
• Marketing & Promotion: Prepare marketing, sales, and promotional materials for both BLP and our UK and US distributors.
• Sales Support: Manage promotions, assist with social media channels, and maintain relationships with sales teams in the UK and US.
• Events: Organize and coordinate online and in-person events to support our titles.
• Publishing Involvement: Engage in editorial and production work as opportunities arise.

Requirements:
• Prior publishing experience, including social media marketing.
• Bookselling experience would be welcome.
• Proficiency in a second language (preferred but not essential).
• A dynamic, energetic, and sales-driven approach.

Salary
Annual GBP 35 to 45K depending on level of experience, pro rata to days worked

How to Apply:
Please submit the following to François von Hurter at fvh@bitterlemonpress.com:
• Your CV
• A cover letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate
• Your current freelance rates, if applicable

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Bitter Lemon Press: Freelance Collaborator

BookBrunch Limited

London

Hybrid

GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Part time

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