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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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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