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Publisher- Lonely Planet Kids

We have a great opportunity for a Publisher, Lonely Planet Kids to join our Publishing team based in our London office. This role is offered as a permanent full-time role reporting to the Publishing Director – Trade, Reference & Language.

Responsibilities of the role

The position of Publisher, Lonely Planet Kids is primarily responsible for the creation and delivery of a market leading children’s list which will kick-start the travel bug by showing kids what an amazing place the world is.

The role will deliver high quality and profitable books, ebooks and content that cement Lonely Planet’s reputation as a children’s publisher. It is responsible for delivering these products to budget, timelines, editorial standards and commercial targets (GM$ and GM%).

The Publisher, Lonely Planet Kids has a global remit, working closely with the MD – Publishing and the Trade & Reference team to generate a constant flow of high quality ideas that work for core markets and coedition markets, as well as supplying S&M teams with high quality materials to maximise sales. 

What we’re looking for

  • Children’s publishing experience
  • Knowledge of publishing and printing industry processes & technologies
  • Tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant extensive publishing experience.
  • Exceptional editorial / creative skills
  • Highly creative and flexible approach to projects, with sound commercial knowledge, a strong feel for what works, strong entrepreneurial skills and plenty of initiative.
  • Ability to analyse and interpret market trends and other external perspectives in order to identify new content and product opportunities.
  • Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously, on schedule, within budget.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
  • Deadline oriented, with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and be highly self-motivated.

What’s in it for you

This is an exceptional opportunity to work for a growing team in a globally loved brand in a truly global company, with offices in the UK, US, Australia, China & India.

Please ensure you submit a cover letter detailing your salary expectations along with your CV telling us why you’d like to join our team.

 

Publisher- Lonely Planet Kids

Lonely Planet, London
Permanent
Children's Publishing, Publisher, Trade
Editorial, Acquisitions
Salary description: 
Competitive

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