Commissioning Editor for Plays

14 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bloomsbury Publishing plc Full time
{"title": "Commissioning Editor for Plays", "description": "

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

The ideal candidate will have a passion for theatre and experience in project management, with the ability to work efficiently and to a high standard of editorial accuracy.

The Commissioning Editor for Plays will be responsible for commissioning new plays, maintaining a large backlist of plays, and working with the Drama Online team.

The role requires attending press nights and launch events, representing Methuen Drama in professional settings.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Commissioning new plays and managing play publications
  • Maintaining a large backlist of plays, play anthologies, and play collections
  • Assisting the Drama Online team with editorial queries
  • Representing Methuen Drama at press nights and launch events

The successful candidate will have experience within the publishing industry or related skills in licensing, estate management, or work within a literary agent.

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc offers a competitive benefits package, including a hybrid working pattern, 25 days holiday, and access to free publishing resources.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to commit to a full-time permanent position.

", "requirements": ["Experience in project management", "Ability to work efficiently and to a high standard of editorial accuracy", "Passion for theatre", "Experience within the publishing industry or related skills in licensing, estate management, or work within a literary agent"]}

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