Editor - Entertainment Division

The world’s leading illustrated non-fiction trade publisher is seeking an Editor to join their Licensing division, working on their leading portfolio of Entertainment brands. 

In this role, you will get to lead the editorial aspects of projects under the supervision of the Senior / Managing Editor.

You will be confident handling individual responsibilities at different stages of a book’s development, and possess a willingness to grow and bring fresh ideas to the company. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Commissioning: Develop titles for global trade markets (including custom and specials clients); maintain relationships with suppliers, authors, licensors, and freelance contacts; ensure products adhere to brand guidelines; research emerging trends; with senior support, commission and brief collaborators.
• Editorial: Contribute to sales and presentation materials; work with design partners to create flatplans, initial spreads, and explore licensor image banks; ensure all image files are archived correctly; copyedit, proofread and fact check commissioned text.
• Support: Assist Senior Editor’s with project management, content research, and editing; support Managing Editor’s on ad hoc editorial projects;  editorial approvals; assist at studio and location photography as required.

Successful applicants will have a love for popular entertainment brands. They will be resilient and work well under pressure by having a good mix of creative and analytical skills. They will think entrepreneurially, be confident, and keep up with market trends. 

This role may suit an Editorial Assistant / Assistant Editor looking for a step up, or an established Editor looking to move into high-end illustrated licensing non-fiction.

What’s on offer: 

• Starting salary: c. £30k DOE 
• Work pattern & location: 3 days in central London office 
• Industry leading benefits package 

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please contact Dean at dean@wonderfulideasproject.com

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