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Senior Editor FTC (Children's Fiction)

Are you an experienced children’s fiction books editor who has a passion for developing YA and Middle Grade fiction? An independent Children's publisher in London is looking for a Senior editor to join their thriving team and manage their YA and middle grade titles through the publishing process. Please note this is a fixed term contract for a period of around 18 months.

Key duties:

  • Manage own titles with autonomy post commission to finished book
  • 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

Experience / skills required:

  • Solid editorial experience within children’s YA and middle grade fiction  is essential
  • Good knowledge of children's fiction 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

Applications ASAP, please

 

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

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Due to the volume of applications we receive we are often only able to contact successful applicants.  If you haven't heard from us within 7 days you have probably been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Senior Editor FTC (Children's Fiction)

Atwood Tate, London
Contract, Full-time
Children's Publishing, Professional, Trade
Digital Editorial, Editor, Fiction
Reference: 
8260
Salary description: 
Available upon request

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