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Senior Editor (children's) Maternity min 6+ months

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Editor (Maternity Cover, min 6 months) to join a highly respected children’s book publisher working on their growing children’s lists.

This exciting role includes managing a range of creative children’s titles and project managing the publishing process, including;

  • Manage the work and input of freelancers to create the right material for titles
  • Contribute to new ideas on children’s publishing and help improve the creative publishing process
  • Project manage approvals and quality control
  • Monitor scheduling and deadlines
  • Work with and brief the in-house designers on creating the right look for the titles
  • Oversee the work of some of the less experienced members of the editorial team
  • You’ll also be copyediting, proofreading and undertaking market research
  • Help develop key areas of the list including format and concept development working with the senior children’s publisher
  • Monitor budgets to ensure agreed publishing spend is on track for each project

We are looking for experienced children’s candidates with min five plus years’ experience in either children’s non-fiction publishing, novelty or license publishing, ideally at senior editor level. 

The person will need a hands-on editorial approach with first-class list management skills. We would also welcome applications from experienced Childrens Senior Editors who are in between roles and now looking for interesting and creative work.

There is the genuine opportunity for a longer contract than the initial 6 months or for the right person even a permanent role with this publisher as they are growing and always seek good editorial people.

The salary range will depend on the experience you bring. Please send your CV confidentially to Greg Evaristo at greg@gregorymartin.org for more information. 

Senior Editor (children's) Maternity min 6+ months

Maternity Cover
Children's Publishing, Trade
Editorial
Reference: 
Senior Editor Children's (Maternity)
Salary description: 
Competitive Salary

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