Commissioning Editor

An independent trade publisher is looking for a Commissioning Editor to join their editorial department in central London. The successful candidate will join a small and busy team and will be looking after an innovative list of titles.

Key duties:

• Commission and edit a strong and innovative list of literary fiction and nonfiction titles
• Work closely with designers, typesetters and copy editors 
• Create and analyse budgets and manage P&Ls
• Liaise with internal departments and external contributors to ensure timely delivery of products

Experience / skills required:

• Solid editorial and commissioning experience within trade publishing with a similar list
• Good knowledge of the nonfiction market and experience working with brand name authors, celebrities and best sellers
• Excellent communication skills, good author care and a good network of agent contacts
• Proactive attitude and happy to work as part of a team

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

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.