This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Editor to join the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack team, working on perhaps the most famous sports book in the world, published annually since 1864.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and possess an excellent attention to detail, a love of cricket, and high standards of literacy and numeracy.

The role will involve some work with an XML database, but there is significant scope for the right person to make their mark on the Almanack, as well as the opportunity to write reports on major matches.

The role reports to the Editor and Co-Editor of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack and sits within the Special Interest division of Bloomsbury Publishing.

The role

• Editing and fact-checking content
• Inputting content and corrections
• Writing for various sections of Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack
• Providing ideas for the reporting of the game through words and figures
• Selecting, obtaining, editing and captioning photographs
• Helping the editorial team maintain Wisden’s social media presence
• Helping the Wisden’s statistical editor with the handling of scorecards, averages, records, etc.
• Providing administrative support to the Wisden team

We are looking for someone with a demonstrable love of cricket who has excellent written English and communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Bloomsbury Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
• 25 days holiday
• 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays
• Work Anywhere Fortnight
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• Peppy Health App
• In-house Doctor
• Eye care Voucher Scheme

And a range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/

Additional information

The role is a full-time permanent position.

Salary Pay Point: £30,000 per annum

Application Deadline: Friday 23rd May 2025

Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.