Editor or Commissioning Editor
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Editor or Commissioning Editor to join our team at Bonnier Books UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in publishing and work across a broad range of projects.
About the Role:This is a full-time position based in our office, with a minimum of two days per week spent in the office and up to three days per week working from home. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of own titles throughout the publishing process, ensuring books publish on time and to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities:- Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of book projects, including costings, contract negotiation, budgets, and schedules.
- Developing new concepts, reviewing submissions, and acquisitions as well as commissioning and briefing authors and illustrators.
- Writing sales material and back cover copy.
- Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes, such as freelance editors/packagers, researchers, fact-checkers, and proofreaders.
- Representing and promoting own titles, including presentations at sales conferences.
- Identifying publishing opportunities, maintaining market awareness, and developing new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- At least three years' in-house experience working as an editor or commissioning editor on illustrated children's books, including negotiating and preparing contracts, scheduling, and budget management.
- A thorough understanding of the illustrated children's book market and the ability to apply sound commercial awareness and judgement.
- Experience and passion for nurturing authors, editing texts, and commissioning commercial titles, as well as an ability to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas in-house.
- A strong eye for illustration, confident in developing flat plans and detailed illustration briefs, in collaboration with design.
- Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills.
- Knowledge of Biblio or similar publishing management system.
- Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing.
- Great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
The salary for this position is £35,000-£42,500 per annum, depending on experience. If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website.
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