Editor

Quarto Publishing require a talented, creative and organized Editor to provide maternity cover within the Young Quarto editorial department. In this varied and hands-on role, the Editor will join a dynamic team who are passionate about producing the very best children’s books, taking titles through every stage from initial idea to finished product. 

Young Quarto – consisting of words & pictures, QED Publishing, Quarto Children’s Books and Small World Creations – offers customers an integrated and comprehensive 0-10+ range, created by a dynamic team with unique expertise and a focus on innovative, interactive formats.

Key responsibilities include:

• Commissioning and briefing authors
• Project managing titles from initial idea to finished book
• Setting and managing schedules
• Writing sales material and back cover copy
• Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes such as proof-reading, Americanizing and indexing
• Working closely with design and production departments to ensure titles publish on time and to the highest standard possible
• Coming up with new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings

Experience/skills required:

• At least two years’ in-house book publishing experience, preferably with a children’s book publisher
• A proven interest in children’s book publishing
• Excellent copy-editing and proof-reading skills
• Experience of working with freelance editors and packagers
• The ability to work confidently in InDesign
• Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing
• Great organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively

This is a full time, fixed term contract. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter by 02 March 2018 to: careersuk@quarto.com

The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the UK. Quarto Publishing plc. is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and treatment, ensuring an inclusive and diverse environment.