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Editor, Pre-School

 

Egmont is the leading publisher for children in the UK, selling more than 12 million magazines per year of titles such as Frozen, Toxic, Disney Princess, Barbie, Fireman Sam, Thomas & Friends and many more.

 

We’re looking for an experienced and inspirational Editor to work in our Pre-school team, focusing on magazines aimed at children aged 3-6.

 

Successful candidates will need to have a strong knowledge of the current children’s magazine market and to demonstrate their understanding of the key stages of children’s development. You will also be expected to have experience of developing and managing relationships with global licensors and to show an understanding of the licensed magazine process from planning through to production.

 

You will need to have a flair for writing for children and have great subbing skills. You will be organised and have proven management skills. This is a golden opportunity to work with a brilliant creative team crafting excellent products for the pre-school market.

 

Applicants must have extensive experience working on children’s magazines and have worked at Deputy Editor level or similar.

 

Adobe Creative Suite expertise is essential.

 

If you would like to join the exciting world of children’s publishing at Egmont, please download an application cover sheet from our website www.egmont.co.uk and send with your CV to recruitment@euk.egmont.com or write to Recruitment, Egmont UK Limited, The Yellow Building, 1 Nicholas Rd, London, W11 4AN. Please ensure you state clearly which position you are applying for.

 

Strictly No Agencies

 

Closing date: 7th August 2015

 

Egmont is the UK’s top specialist children’s publisher selling almost 40 million books and magazines each year for babies to teens. The company is home to some of the world’s best loved authors, illustrators and characters such as Michael Morpurgo, Andy Stanton, Michelle Magorian and Lemony Snicket plus Winnie-the-Pooh, Wallace & Gromit, Tintin, Mr Men, Barbie, Thomas the Tank Engine and Ben 10. Egmont UK is part of the Egmont Group which was founded in 1878. It is Scandinavia’s leading media group and Europe’s largest children’s publisher telling stories through books, magazines, film, TV, music, games and mobile in 30 countries throughout the world. www.egmont.co.uk

Editor, Pre-School

Egmont, London
Permanent
Children's Publishing, Publisher, Trade
Editorial

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