Commercial Fiction Acquisitions Specialist

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hachette UK Full time
About the Role

We are looking for a talented Commercial Fiction Acquisitions Specialist to join our editorial team. As a specialist in women's fiction, you will be responsible for identifying and acquiring new titles that meet our commercial criteria. You will work closely with authors, agents, and other industry professionals to source high-quality manuscripts and negotiate deals.

In this role, you will also be responsible for managing metadata and working with our design team to create eye-catching covers. Your excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be essential to your success in this position.



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