Senior Editor

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hachette UK Full time
Job Title: Senior Editor

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Editor to join our team at Hachette UK. As a Senior Editor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Enid Blyton publishing programme, project managing young fiction series, and commissioning authors.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the Enid Blyton publishing programme, including project managing young fiction series
  • Commission authors, edit manuscripts, and input into illustration briefs
  • Work with the Assistant Editor to compile Enid Blyton story collections
  • Write TIs, cover copy, marketing copy, and manage schedules
  • Liaise with design and production teams
  • Oversee sensitivity updates and draft acquisitions documents
Requirements:
  • Strong editorial and project-management skills
  • Versatile and flexible
  • Able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative thinker
  • Meticulous and organised
What We Offer:
  • 28 annual leave days per year, increasing to 29 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years
  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Rent deposit loans
  • 2 community days per year
  • Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
  • Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Wide-ranging training library
  • Development programmes (including mentoring)
  • Up to 70% off book purchases
  • A charity bookshelf
  • 12 Staff-led employee networks
  • Season ticket loans

The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities, aiming to attract and develop talent from a broad range of backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles.



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