Senior Non-Fiction Editor

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Forcreativegirls Full time
Job Description

In this exciting role as a Senior Non-Fiction Editor, you will be responsible for publishing high-quality non-fiction titles. You will work closely with the Head of Bloomsbury General to project-manage new and existing titles.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, a genuine interest in popular culture, and the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Edit and publish non-fiction titles to an exceptionally high standard.
  • Act as the principal contact for authors and agents to ensure a high standard of author-care throughout the publishing process.
  • Manage structural and line edit stages of a book, ensuring manuscripts reach their full potential and on deadline.
  • Liaise with various departments to create and deliver publishing plans.

Requirements:

  • Exceptional copyediting ability and attention to detail.
  • Understanding of trends and developments in popular culture.
  • Knowledge of Biblio and other publishing systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of £29,000.
  • A hybrid working pattern of 2 days office-based / 3 days home-based.
  • 25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday.

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