Experienced Editor and Project Manager for Educational Publishing

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency Full time £35,000 - £40,000

We are seeking an Experienced Creative Children's Content Editor and Project Manager to join our team at Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency.

This role involves editing and generating content for children's books, scriptwriting, learning materials, and social media content. As Editor and Project Manager, you will oversee educational projects, brief illustrators, check assets, and manage quality control.

Key qualifications include experience in the Children's Publishing industry as an Editor, Educational Publishing, and QA in Educational Publishing. You should be proficient in English grammar and spelling, have excellent project management skills, and be familiar with Adobe Suite and Excel.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit and generate content for children's books, scriptwriting, learning materials, and social media content
  • Oversee educational projects, brief illustrators, check assets, and manage quality control
  • Attend client meetings and liaise with designers and illustrators
  • Work alongside best-selling authors and established illustrators

Requirements:

  • Experience in the Children's Publishing industry as an Editor
  • Experience in Educational Publishing, ideally in Project Management
  • QA in Educational Publishing
  • Excellent proficiency in English grammar and spelling
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite and Excel

Working hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am to 5:30pm and 9am to 4:30pm (lunch 30 minutes) Fridays. This role is also available on a Part-Time basis.

Interviews will be held on Skype on an ongoing basis.


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