Commissioning editor

Our client, a leading educational publisher in central London is looking for a Commissioning Editor to join their secondary educational department on a 12-month FTC basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning editor to acquire new content and develop a range of high quality educational products.

Key duties:

• Research and commission a range of new print and digital products
• Develop and deliver multi-component projects on time, to schedule and to high quality
• Work closely with sales and marketing departments on product launch strategies
• Keep abreast of market developments and ensure that the products are fit for their purpose
• Grow and maintain an effective pool of authors, experts and freelancers

Experience / skills required:

• Sold editorial experience within educational schools publishing
• Proven commissioning and list management experience
• Good project management experience across a number of print and digital products
• Knowledge of working with teams of freelancers and authors under strict deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate clearly across departments and stakeholders

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

Contact:             Christina Dimitriadi

Tel:                    020 7034 7902

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