Editorial Project Manager
4 weeks ago
Hachette UK is a leading publisher of cookery, wellbeing, lifestyle, health and self-help books. Our division, Yellow Kite, is renowned for publishing global brand name authors and launching the careers of bestsellers.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Editorial Project Manager to oversee books through the publishing process from manuscript acceptance to print. The successful candidate will have a strong background in non-fiction editing and be highly organized with excellent time management skills.
Key Responsibilities- Project manage mono books from manuscript to final files
- Work closely with commissioning editors and authors
- Manage editorial admin for the Yellow Kite team
- Collate and check proofs
- Proofread and sign off covers for print
- Prepare and/or check illustrations and permissions
- Handle second edition paperbacks
- Brief and check ebooks
- Review and adapt cover copy
- Work on advance sales materials
- Act as a point of contact between editorial, art and production teams
- At least one year's editorial experience in overseeing books through the publishing process
- Highly organized and a good problem-solver
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize a high workload
- Excellent proofreading skills with a meticulous eye for detail
- Good communication skills with the ability to work with authors, agents and other departments
- Motivated and enthusiastic with a 'can-do' attitude
- Passionate about lifestyle, health, wellbeing, cookery and personal development books
- 28 annual leave days per year, increasing to 29 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
- 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
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities and aims to attract and develop talent from a broad range of backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
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