Junior Editor (children's)

A popular children's book publisher is looking for a Junior Editor to join their fantastic and friendly team in rural Northampton to work on a portfolio of picture, activity and novelty books across their children's lists. High attention to detail is key for this role, as the successful candidate will be ensuring that all products fit the house style, run on schedule and to budget, and are of a high quality.

As a Junior Editor, you will be responsible for:

·Researching, writing copies, copy-editing and perform a range of editorial tasks across different formats and for different age ranges
·Managing own projects from concept to final approval and liaising with external collaborators (illustrators, agents, authors) throughout the project
·Ensuring all project files meet standards for editorial accuracy and quality throughout the publishing process
·Commissioning and coordinating external contributors, including illustrators, licensors and freelance agents

The ideal candidate will be characterised by excellent communication skills, a love for books and a great problem-solving attitude.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

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