Editorial Director, Doubleday

Could you take on a pivotal role in leading the Doubleday list?

Doubleday is Transworld’s literary imprint, publishing authors such as Kate Atkinson, John Boyne and Markus Zusak.

We’re looking for an Editorial Director to join our Doubleday Fiction team, to curate and develop a successful list of literary and literary/crossover fiction, reporting to the Fiction Publisher.

You’ll have a strong and relevant commissioning portfolio. We pride ourselves on our excellent author care and retention, so you’ll need significant experience in editorial and maintaining agent/author relationships.

You’ll be creatively minded with sound commercial judgement, editorial flair and the ability to drive books efficiently through the system. You will have proven communication and influencing skills, since the role involves working with the existing team in developing strategy and publishing plans for the Doubleday list, building the author list and contract negotiations. We’re looking for someone who can also demonstrate a strong understanding of the marketplace, retailers, audiences and competitors.

You’ll be comfortable working both independently and within a close-knit team, as well as with teams across the business such as Sales, Marketing, Publicity and Audio.

Lastly, it is important to us that you’d love to champion our books!

If this sounds like you, apply with a CV and cover letter by 22nd July.