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Editorial Director - Children’s Picture Book and Novelty List

Description:  
Simon & Schuster UK Children’s is currently one of the most successful and fastest growing children’s lists in the UK.

 

Simon & Schuster UK Children’s Publishing was founded in 1998. Since then it has published, high quality and bestselling titles and series.  Stars on the four-colour list include books by many award-winning authors and illustrators, from Claire Freedman to Benji Davies, Ben Cort, Sara Ogilvie and Sue Hendra.
 

Job Profile:
We are looking for a highly creative, commercial and ambitious Editorial Director to lead our successful children’s picture books team, managing four-colour picture books, novelties and brand extensions. This is an exciting opportunity to become a leader in our Publishing house, driving and developing our picture books publishing strategy.
 

The Role:
Reporting to the Managing Director, Children’s Publishing Division, this role will be responsible for the four-colour editorial team, including picture books, novelties and brand extension. This role will commission and develop individual titles as well as working on established brand authors and bespoke titles.
 

We are looking to recruit an established expert to focus on three key growth areas: to continue to build our strong commercial brands, to search out and nurture exciting new talent and to grow our market share through acquisition in both the UK and international arenas.
 

The Candidate Profile:  
You will be central to the growth of the Children’s Division.  You will have a proven track record for creativity, commercial instincts and skills to produce bestsellers. With an in-depth understanding of  the market, you will have fantastic editorial and project management skills needed for such a diverse list. Equally, you will have strategic vision, sound business understanding and creative flair. You will have a successful track record across a range of children’s genres and formats.
 

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, outstanding editorial skills, a meticulous eye for detail and an ability to interact at all levels, internally and externally.  A can-do positive attitude along with the ability to multi-task is essential.
 

Contact Details:
Please apply by email to HR@SimonandSchuster.co.uk attaching your CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and expectations.

Editorial Director - Children’s Picture Book and Novelty List

Permanent
Children's Publishing, Publisher
Editor, Editorial

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