Commissioning Editor

Are you a development editor/ editorial assistant with some development experience looking for a step up? A prestigious Professional Membership organisation based in central London is looking to appoint a Commissioning Editor. You will be responsible for the development of new and existing books and electronic products.

 What you'll be doing :

• Commission and develop new print and digital products within budget and to agreed specification

• Provide support to authors and editors and ensure projects are delivered on time and to high quality standard

• Conduct market research and market testing to support product development, monitoring competition

• Present business proposals and ensure quality control of published content 

• Monitor budget, producing financial reports and compiling data for the financial team

What you'll have :

• Development experience within professional/academic publishing is required

• Good understanding of book publishing processes and of digital publishing

• Commercial awareness and knowledge of market research techniques

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain solid relationships

• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise

If that sounds like you, please get in touch with Claire Carrington-Smith at clairecs@atwoodtate.co.uk or on 0203 574 4431.

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