Managing Editor (Children’s)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Managing Editor to work on the Children’s list of an established trade book publisher specialising in illustrated non-fiction and digital publishing. This role will be to manage and develop a large team of editors and lead part of a growing list. If you are an experienced editor who is passionate about children’s publishing then please do get in touch! Please note this is a maternity cover 12-month contract based in London.
Key duties:
- Work on a variety of titles and subjects including animals, art, space and yoga
- Manage a team of editors including budgets and schedules
- Be responsible for quality control of all books and jackets as well as financial appraisals
- Develop presentation work on upcoming titles and present at launches and sales fairs
- Work with production, sales and marketing departments as well as other teams both internally and globally
- Maintain sales material and metadata for all titles
- Respond to queries in a timely manner
Experience / skills required:
- Knowledge of children’s publishing and the current market
- People management skills with leadership ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong visual and creative eye with an understanding of children’s illustrated reference books
- Demonstrable organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage individual and team workload to deadlines
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to parissabagheri@atwoodtate.co.uk
Contact: Parissa Bagheri
Tel: 0203 574 4431
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