Lead Publishing Editor
3 weeks ago
Hachette Children's Group stands as one of the foremost children's publishing houses in the UK, dedicated to ensuring that children and young adults have access to literature that resonates with their experiences. Our goal is to enhance the life prospects of our readers by fostering a lifelong passion for reading, offering a diverse range of books that accompany them from childhood through adolescence.
As a division of Hachette, one of the UK's largest publishing entities, we take pride in our extensive network of 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints, all committed to the transformative power of storytelling.
Your Role
In this pivotal position, you will:
- Oversee the daily operations of the Enid Blyton publishing initiative.
- Manage projects for young fiction series.
- Contribute innovative ideas during creative brainstorming sessions.
- Commission authors, refine manuscripts, and provide input on illustration guidelines while reviewing illustrations and layouts.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Editor to curate Enid Blyton story collections.
- Draft title information, cover copy, and marketing materials as needed.
- Coordinate schedules and liaise with design and production teams.
- Supervise updates for sensitivity considerations.
- Prepare acquisition documents, including financial assessments.
- Compose cover briefs and draft contracts.
- Engage with marketing, rights, and publicity departments.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking a Senior Editor who possesses:
- Robust editorial and project management expertise.
- Adaptability and versatility in a dynamic environment.
- Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external partners.
- A passionate advocacy for children's literature.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
- A creative mindset.
- Attention to detail and organizational skills.
- A keen desire to learn and grow.
What We Provide
We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset, and our benefits reflect this commitment:
- 28 days of annual leave, increasing with tenure.
- Comprehensive private medical insurance.
- Generous pension plans.
- Assistance with rent deposits.
- Two community service days each year.
- Flexible summer hours.
- Discounts on retail purchases through Hachette rewards.
- Cycle to Work initiative.
- Eye care vouchers.
- A broad training library.
- Development programs, including mentoring opportunities.
- Significant discounts on book purchases.
- A charity bookshelf initiative.
- Participation in 12 employee-led networks focusing on various social issues.
- Season ticket loans.
- And many additional benefits.
Our Commitment
At Hachette, we are dedicated to hiring individuals based on their capabilities. We strive to attract and nurture talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, reflecting the broad spectrum of readers we aim to serve. If you require any adjustments to facilitate your interview process, please inform us. We also support individuals entering the publishing industry who may face financial barriers to attending interviews or starting junior roles.
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