Assistant Commissioning Editor/Commissioning Editor

This is an exciting new opening for either an experienced Commissioning Editor, or an enthusiastic publishing professional looking for the next step in their career, to join a prize-winning publisher based in Oxford to develop their list of law books for the academic, student, and professional markets.

Key duties:

• Research, commission, and develop new print and digital products
• Work closely with authors and colleagues to ensure schedules are maintained
• Take responsibility for monitoring and reviewing sales figures and the lists’ performance
• Collaborate with colleagues in marketing, sales, production and digital teams
• Represent the company at conferences, book launches and university visits (nationally and internationally)

Experience / skills required:

• Commissioning experience in an academic books publishing environment
• A strong knowledge of the legal market or demonstrable interest in this field
• A proactive and commercial approach to list management and commissioning
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Strong problem solving, time management and analytical abilities
• An enthusiasm for digital publishing

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

Contact:             Alice Crick

Tel:                   01865 339 529

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.