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Senior Commissioning Editor

Are you a Commissioning Editor with experience commissioning adult non-fiction? An independent trade book publisher based in central London is looking for a Senior Commissioning Editor to join their team to commission a list of titles, in the areas of autobiography, reference, narrative non-fiction, gift and humour. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual to help create a list and work on a variety of publications. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Senior Commissioning Editor Key duties:

  • Commission and manage a list of around 10-15 titles per year
  • Find new authors and develop relationships with agents
  • Prepare and present proposals for new titles
  • Negotiate and draw up contracts

Senior Commissioning Editor Experience / skills required:

  • Solid commissioning experience with a background in adult non-fiction and a proactive approach to commissioning
  • A strong eye for detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
  • A wide knowledge of the commercial non-fiction market
  • Have strong relationships with agents and authors
  • Team player with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

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

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.

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Senior Commissioning Editor

Atwood Tate, London
Full-time, Permanent
Trade
Editorial, Acquisitions
Reference: 
7946
Salary description: 
Available upon request

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3 years commissioning commercial trade adult non-fiction, Wide knowledge of the commercial non-fiction market, Negotiating skills