Senior Publishing Editor
3 weeks ago
Role Overview
As a Senior Editor at Hachette UK, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the Enid Blyton publishing programme. This includes project managing young fiction series, inputting new ideas into creative meetings, and commissioning authors, editing manuscripts, and checking illustrations and layouts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage schedules, liaising with design and production
- Oversee sensitivity updates
- Draft acquisitions documents, including costings
- Write cover briefs
- Draft contracts
- Liaise with marketing, rights, and publicity teams
Requirements
The ideal candidate will be a Senior Editor with strong editorial and project-management skills. You will be versatile, flexible, and able to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as a creative thinker, meticulous, and organised.
What We Offer
At Hachette UK, we offer a range of benefits, including 28 annual leave days per year, private medical insurance, and a generous pension scheme. You will also have access to a wide-ranging training library, development programmes, and up to 70% off book purchases.
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