Editor

A leading publisher of music resources for the primary age range, Out of the Ark is well-known for its top-quality publications that provide songs and musicals to inspire, excite, enhance and expand children’s enjoyment of music. Our material is used and loved by thousands of schools in the UK and across the world. ‘We are all about celebration, education, transformation and faith.’

**Purpose and Summary**

As Editor you will report to the Director of Publishing and work within a team of editors to help produce a variety of product, including musicals, songbooks, CDs and various digital media. As well as having knowledge and an appreciation of music education in the pre-school and primary sectors, you will have a passion to produce product that is innovative and offers teachers the tools to deliver singing and music in their school with conviction, authority and fun. You will have the skills to manage a diverse workload, the ability to think outside the box and the confidence to offer ideas and comments to help shape our future publishing catalogue.

**Responsibilities**
- Work closely with the publishing team to select and edit new submissions
- Write engaging copy for product covers and blurb, teacher’s notes and creative curriculum ideas, that fit with Out of the Ark’s tone of voice and brand values
- Proof and edit scripts, text, printed music, tracks/recordings, Words on ScreenTM, blogs and various marketing material
- Work with our Words on ScreenTM software to upload/create new product
- Liaise and maintain good relationships with authors, music arrangers, engravers, designers, illustrators and other freelance contributors
- Attend choir recording sessions where appropriate
- Support the Publishing and Education Development teams to produce and curate content for Sparkyard
- Coordinate content upload to Sparkyard, ensuring consistency of house style and quality
- Coordinate updates, corrections and production of stock reprints
- Receive, assess (in consultation with the wider Publishing team) and respond to unsolicited submissions

**Skills & Experience**
- A knowledge of music - to degree or ‘A’ level
- Excellent editorial skills, including writing, proofing, editing (text and music)
- Good IT skills
- A meticulous eye for detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Experience in music publishing would be advantageous

**Accountabilities**
- Excellent time-management skills, a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to calmly manage a number of projects at once in an efficient manner
- A friendly, supporting and can-do attitude in all dealings with team members and external partners
- Strive to deliver the best quality with every project undertaken
- Proactive in bringing positive solutions to the team
- Ability to remain cheerful under pressure
- Support and outwork the Company’s values and vision

Full and final terms and conditions will be provided in the Contract of Employment.

To enable us to comply with our obligations under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, you will be asked to provide written proof of your right to work in the United Kingdom. You will be given details of the original document or documents which are required at the appropriate time.

Data Protection: any personal information that the Out of the Ark Group collect from you will be processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Details of our Privacy Policy for personnel can be provided on request.

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):

- If chosen, can you provide us with 2 great references, including one from a previous employer?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hampton TW12 2HD