Senior Editor

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Little Tiger Full time
Senior Editor / Managing Editor – Maternity Cover (Children’s Books) Little Tiger Press – 10-month FTC

Little Tiger Press is a dynamic publisher of – among other formats – innovative, commercial board books. We have an exciting opportunity for an efficient and creative Senior Editor or Managing Editor to join our friendly and passionate team on a 10-month maternity cover contract.

We’re looking for a candidate with at least 4 years’ experience in children’s books, to work with us on board products that span early non-fiction, novelty, humorous and sentimental topics.

You will:

  • brainstorm new ideas and formats with other members of the studio
  • manage existing successful board series, including contributing new ideas, conducting market research and writing where required
  • pitch and present concepts to our sales team
  • foster great relationships with illustrator agents
  • use professional knowledge – working closely with designers – to create books in a style appropriate to the market
  • liaise with production and design to project-manage titles, maintaining exceptional quality within agreed deadlines
  • line-manage and mentor an Editorial Assistant.

This exciting role requires:

  • creativity, and a passion for presenting commercial topics in new and innovative ways
  • flexibility and the ability to problem-solve and multi-task 
  • excellent skills in communication, organisation, time- and project-management
  • meticulous attention to detail
  • relevant market, consumer and trend awareness
  • proficiency in editing packages and operational systems
  • experience working on novelty books in particular is desired, but not a requirement.

Closing date for applications: 17th May 2024

Salary: competitive (London)

Experience: at least 4 years in children’s books

Hours: full-time position on a fixed-term contract

Location: Fulham (SW6) with hybrid working

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