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Senior Project Editor

HarperCollins is one of the UK’s foremost, diverse and innovative multi-platform publishers. We publish a wide range of books, from cutting-edge contemporary fiction, to block-busting thrillers and from fantasy literature to children’s literature and enduring classics. We also publish a great selection of non-fiction titles, including history, celebrity memoirs, biographies, popular science, dictionaries, maps, reference titles and education books, and our digital business is thriving. With nearly 200 years of history, we publish some of the world’s foremost authors, from Nobel prize-winners to worldwide bestsellers. In addition, we also publish the works of Agatha Christie, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis.

Our 4th Estate and William Collins team are looking for a Senior Project Editor to oversee the project management for selected titles across the William Collins and Fourth Estate lists (including new editions, digital products, paperbacks and reprints). This is not a commissioning role.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure titles are edited and published in accordance with divisional critical path and budget
  • Project manage titles from handover of manuscript through to production
  • Ensure effective information flow and communication between all design, production and editorial teams
  • Manage all aspects of the progress and commissioning of editorial work (in-house and freelance) on each project, including briefing, booking, contracting, budgeting and quality control.
  • Work closely with production and the commissioning editorial teams to see projects through to completion and delivery.
  • Project manage any digital projects, including enhanced e-books and app
  • Establish a smooth and efficient process where issues can be identified and dealt with quickly
  • Ensure that the publishing schedule is up-to-date and correct at all times
  • Harness the existing expertise and resource from within the divisions to produce rich content and projects
  • Liaison between the editorial and digital teams to ensure smooth progression of projects
  • Work with a network of freelance editors, indexers, designers, illustrators and picture researchers

Key Skills/Experience

  • Significant editorial management experience
  • Experience in managing complex publishing projects
  • The ability to build strong author and agent relationships
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • A team-player

We’re based in the News Building which we share with our News UK and Dow Jones colleagues in the newly-established London Bridge Quarter, opposite the famous Borough Market.  Our new open-plan office has amazing views across London, and includes a variety of break-out areas to aid inspiration and a collaborative approach, a multi-media suite, and a fabulous canteen floor and book shop.

To apply, please email your CV, cover letter and salary expectations to Stephanie.hall@harpercollins.co.uk. Early applications may be prioritised.

 

Senior Project Editor

HarperCollins, London
Permanent
Publisher, Trade
Editorial

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