Assistant Editor
3 weeks ago
Key responsibilities:
Core editorial tasks
Enable the smooth running of multiple projects by coordinating between internal departments and external freelancers. Prepare, monitor quality, and track text and pictures for handover to the Design department. Draft viable schedules, working with Editors and Production Controllers as necessary. Manage correspondence (from submissions email, general readers, and authors) and forward projects to the Senior Editor as appropriate. Take on in-house picture research, the managing of freelance picture researchers, and briefing of designers and illustrators. Prepare changes for reprints and paperbacks, organise updated imprint pages, and check digital files received before handing to Production. Provide full administrative support to the Associate Publisher and Senior Editor.Data and information management
Research, check, and cross-check facts in texts and images. Draft jacket copy, catalogue copy, and sales information for books. Input text corrections in InDesign.Copyediting and proofreading
Read and copy-edit texts under light supervision. Proofread blads or the entire text, including running heads, page numbers, figure numbers, indexes etc. Keep track, prepare, and mark up materials to and from design and production.Experience and skills required:
Demonstrable passion for and knowledge of the children’s book market. InDesign, Word, Excel, and Adobe skills. Interest in art, design, culinary, and gardening. Expertise in child development or experience working with children would be desirable, but not essential. Knowledge of not only the UK market, but also the US and global children’s book market.Hybrid working pattern: You will be working three days office-based / two days home-based.
Location: The right candidate can be based in either New York or London.
If you are interested in this role, please contact Dan at
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