Project Editor

Story Terrace is a dynamic, fun and fast-moving start up with big ambitions. We capture life stories in compact biographies, using our pool of over 250 authors and journalists. Our book sales have grown rapidly since the beginning of 2015 and we are on track to continue this pattern through 2018. Our goal is to make it possible for anyone and everyone to have their biography written by a professional writer at some point during their life.

We are looking for an exceptionally organised and highly literate Project Editor with great people skills to join our friendly team. The right candidate will become an integral part of the editorial team and will see their own projects through from sale to finished book. They will also liaise with clients, writers, designers, printers and other suppliers daily. In this role, they will be reporting to the UK Managing Editor and will also work in partnership with the UK Sales Manager.

As our Project Editor, you will:

• Manage ongoing projects
• Liaise with a diverse list of writers
• Have daily contact with clients, acting as first point of contact for your projects
• Put books through production: editing, proofreading, liaising with book designers, ordering books etc
• Project-manage a high number of books to schedule and to a consistently high quality
• Ensure that end products have undergone final editorial and proof checks
• Provide cover for the UK Managing Editor if necessary.
   

Experience, skills and interests required:

• 2-3 years’ experience in an editorial role (preferably in trade publishing)
• Successful track record of titles published on time and to budget
• Proven project management skills
• A superb eye for detail
• Ability to use Gmail, Word and Excel. InDesign skills a big plus
• Strong communication and people management skills
• An interest in people’s life stories
• An interest in working in an entrepreneurial environment.

This is an exciting professional role requiring a strong editorial background and excellent communication skills.
 

If you are interested in working with Story Terrace, please send a CV and covering letter to Louise@storyterrace.com.
 

Closing date: 5th June 2018

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