Senior Commissioning Editor

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom BookBrunch Limited Full time

Biteback Publishing: Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (six-month maternity cover)
Britain’s leading publisher of political and current affairs titles is seeking an energetic, agile acquiring editor to steer the team through a period of maternity leave
The successful candidate will play a central role within our close, friendly company, collaborating with sales, marketing and publicity departments and providing oversight and guidance for junior editors.
Commissioning serious non-fiction, ranging from politics and current affairs to history, memoir and sport
– Steering titles through the publishing process, including a list of inherited titles due to be published in 2024, and managing their schedules
– Supporting junior editors’ workflow
Solid experience in commissioning non-fiction; In-depth knowledge of the non-fiction market, with good contacts and commercial awareness
– Excellent communication skills, with the expertise, tact and confidence to provide editorial feedback to authors and junior editors
– Experience of managing libel risks
– Impeccable proofreading and attention to detail
– Details : full-time temporary role for six months
Location : London, working three days a week in our Westminster office and two days a week from home (or fully office-based if preferred)
Biteback welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who are under-represented in the publishing industry. Just let us know if there are any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.
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