Desk Editor

5 months ago


London, United Kingdom Redwood Publishing Full time

Desk Editor - Books

REF: DE-B260224

SALARY: ON APPLICATION

LOCATION: LONDON - HYBRID

We are very excited to be working with a leading independent non-fiction London based publisher on a new editorial position. This is a fantastic opportunity for an editorial professional who loves words and who can take a manuscript and knock it into shape. If you are looking for a more immersive desk editing role where you will be part of an inclusive, friendly team and work across a wide range of commercial non-fiction titles, then please get in touch. The company offers a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

Working with the Commissioning Editors, the Desk Editor will work with colleagues, both within the team and the wider company on a broad range of titles.

**Some of the key responsibilities will include**:

- Responsibility for every stage of a book, from commissioned manuscript to the finished book
- Working closely with authors and developing content where necessary
- Briefing cover designers, writing cover copy and circulating cover designs/proofs
- Working with the picture researcher on cover images and illustrations/plate sections
- Copy-editing, fact checking, proofreading and making final checks before sending book to print
- Managing freelance editors, proof-readers, designers, indexers, typesetters etc.
- Writing material for AIs and catalogues
- Presenting titles at sales conferences

We are looking for someone with a strong eye for detail, who is confident and happy to immerse themselves in making great books for the commercial non-fiction market.

For a confidential chat about this role, please call us on 0207 048 6223

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