Children's Book Acquisition Editor
3 weeks ago
Are you passionate about crafting exceptional children's non-fiction and gift publications?
Quarto Group is dedicated to producing inspiring literature for both adults and children, distributed worldwide. We are currently seeking a dedicated Children's Book Acquisition Editor to leverage their commercial insight and editorial innovation in acquiring titles for our esteemed Wide Eyed Editions. The ideal candidate will possess a solid track record in commissioning books for an international readership and will be eager to introduce fresh ideas while achieving the division's commercial goals.
Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Working Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We embrace a flexible hybrid working model, allowing for a combination of office and remote work.
Role Overview:
As the Children's Book Acquisition Editor, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing and refining leading children's non-fiction titles that captivate and educate young audiences.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Identifying and acquiring new titles for the Wide Eyed portfolio, including evaluating external submissions and negotiating agreements with authors and agents.
- Managing the lifecycle of active titles, from acquisition through to publication.
- Providing leadership to the Senior Editor, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality output.
- Collaborating with authors, agents, and various internal teams including sales, marketing, design, and production.
- Contributing to overall team management and dynamics.
- Assisting in the preparation for and participation in industry events as necessary.
Candidate Profile:
The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years' experience in editing and managing children's literature, with a proven ability to commission commercially viable non-fiction titles.
You Should Be Able To:
- Guide exceptional books from initial concept to final publication.
- Commission successful children's non-fiction works.
- Effectively manage multiple projects within set timelines and budgets.
- Stay informed about trends in the children's non-fiction publishing sector.
- Support the Senior Editor in managing their workload and professional development.
- Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Maintain strong relationships with external authors and agents.
- Utilize InDesign proficiently.
What We Offer:
A collaborative and supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development, along with the following benefits:
- 25 days of paid vacation annually (increasing to 30 days), plus public holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Discounts at select retailers and restaurants.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to Work initiative.
- Flexible summer hours.
- Free books program.
- Active social and diversity committees.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter, clearly indicating their motivation for the role and relevant experience. Please ensure to highlight:
- Your enthusiasm and alignment with the role's requirements.
- What specifically attracts you to this position.
- Key skills, experiences, and achievements that are pertinent to this role, with examples of their application.
- The source where you found this job listing.
All applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. We encourage candidates to inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during the interview process.
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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