Senior Editor (Children’s) FTC

Do you have a passion for children’s books and editorial project management experience? This Senior Editor 18 month fixed term contract is a rare opportunity to gain experience with a prestigious independent children’s publisher in London where you will be managing a range of Fiction and Illustrated Non- Fiction book titles.

Key duties:

• Manage a list of Children’s book titles to ensure high quality standards of design and editorial work are maintained
• Provide costings for projects and work to meet schedule and budget requirements
• Carry out editorial duties, including proof reading, copyediting, line editing and structural editing
• Write Advanced Information copy, cover copy and cover briefs for own titles
• Work closely with authors and agents, developing and maintaining strong relationships
• Read and report on submissions and manuscripts for the team
• Present titles as at sales conferences and promote own titles internally
• Identify opportunities for new projects and list growth

Experience / skills required:

• Solid editorial skills in fiction and illustrated non-fiction publishing
• A good knowledge of the children’s books market
• Experience of managing the editorial process from manuscript through to publication
• Experience of engaging with relevant social media channels
• Highly IT literate and experience using Biblio would be advantageous

Closing date for applications Thursday 30th January at 5pm

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairecs@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:     Claire Carrington-Smith           

Tel:               0203 5474 4431

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