Desk Editor – Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £35,000–43,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Faber is a leading independent literary publisher, committed to the work of the most dynamic and significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music and a leading drama list.
We are looking for a talented editor to join our department and support commissioning editors across non-fiction, music & pop culture. We publish a diverse range of high-profile non-fiction authors including Richard Ayoade, Dr Gwen Adshead, Kate Bush, Aniefiok Ekpoudom, Marina Hyde, Katherine May, Helen Rebanks, Katherine Rundell, Jon Savage, Anil Seth, James Shapiro, Jenny Uglow and Gary Younge.
As Desk Editor you’ll be responsible for structural and line editing specified typescripts. The role also includes drafting jacket, ATI and catalogue copy as well as liaising with authors, Production, Pre-Press and Design teams to ensure books are delivered on time.
Key qualities will be a commitment and desire to work with authors to create the very best books, as well as industry experience at Assistant Editor level or higher. You should be able to demonstrate editorial sensitivity and flair, as well as an eye for detail. Excellent communication, organisation, time management and problem-solving skills are essential. You will have a passion for non-fiction.
This is a full-time, permanent position, based in our London office. We also accommodate hybrid working.
To apply, please send a CV and a cover letter, explaining why you would be suitable for the position to Deskeditor@faber.co.uk, quoting reference BS.
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 10th November 2024.
Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.
Our benefits include:
- Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles
- Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year
- Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice
- Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app
- Season-ticket loans
- Cycle-to-work vouchers
- Subsidised eye tests
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance and income protection insurance
- Access to online GP and advisory services
- Cash plan for healthcare costs
We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.
Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice at https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-privacy and our Data Protection Policy at https://faber.co.uk/data-protection-policy. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.