Senior Editorial Director

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Think Selection - Publishing Recruitment Specialists Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Editorial Director

Company: Think Selection - Publishing Recruitment Specialists

Job Type: Full-time

Industry: Publishing

Location: Remote (with 3 days per week in London office)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Editorial Director to lead our Adult book publishing team. As a key member of our publishing team, you will be responsible for managing the Editorial and Design team, assessing potential acquisitions for publication, managing publishing meetings, liaising with agents and authors over contractual agreements, structural editing of key titles, and overseeing work in progress.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Editorial and Design team to ensure the successful publication of adult nonfiction trade books
  • Assess potential acquisitions for publication, including evaluating manuscripts and proposals
  • Manage publishing meetings to discuss new projects and titles
  • Liaise with agents and authors to negotiate contractual agreements
  • Structural edit key titles to ensure high-quality content
  • Oversee work in progress to ensure timely publication
  • Acquire and commission new titles to expand our publishing list

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in publishing management and commissioning adult nonfiction trade books
  • Excellent editorial and communication skills
  • Keen eye for detail and ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced publishing environment
  • Strong leadership and management skills to lead the Editorial and Design team

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and company benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional development.


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