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Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor, Plays

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Full time
The Opportunity

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is seeking a Commissioning Editor, Plays to join their historic Methuen Drama imprint. This role involves commissioning and managing play publications, working closely with the Senior Publisher.

The Role

The Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor is responsible for commissioning new plays and maintaining a large backlist of plays, play anthologies, and play collections. Key tasks include:

  • Reading and responding to manuscripts in a timely manner
  • Liaising with authors, theatres, agents, and internal departments
  • Negotiating contracts with agents and authors and special sales deals with theatres
  • Overseeing new titles through the production process, on time and to budget
  • Maintaining accurate copy and information on internal systems
  • Attending press nights and launch events, representing Methuen Drama in professional settings
  • Assisting the Drama Online team with editorial queries
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A demonstrable knowledge and passion for contemporary theatre
  • Experience within the publishing industry or related skills in licensing, estate management, or work within a literary agent
  • An understanding of the theatre industry, specifically in relation to plays and drama
  • Exceptional organisational skills
  • Experience of project management and juggling workload
  • Flexibility and a 'can-do' attitude
  • Exceptional editorial skills with an eye for detail
Additional Information

The role is a full-time permanent position with a salary pay range of £30,750 - £41,000 depending on skills and experience and level hired. The role is based at our London office, 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP, on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based (or fully office-based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are Wednesday and Thursday.

Bloomsbury offers a competitive benefits package, including a hybrid working pattern, 25 days holiday, 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays, Work Anywhere Fortnight, Season Ticket Loan, Share Save Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan, Peppy Health App, In-house Doctor, and Eye Care Voucher Scheme.

Bloomsbury is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing does not sponsor visa applications.