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Senior Editor/Junior Editor

A leading trade book publisher based in Northampton is looking for full time Junior Editor or part time Senior Editor to join their Adult editorial team for a period of around 12months to cover a maternity. Our client is flexible and you will either an experienced book editor or have some books editorial experience as an entry level candidate or editorial assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a wide range of titles on their Adult Illustrated non-fiction list.

Key duties:

  • Develop and project manage an a range of book from concept to print
  • Editing titles from manuscript sign off and making sure all books are produced to design and brief
  • Liaise with licensors and commission out of house contributors such as illustrators and packagers
  • Opportunity to commission new titles and apply creativity, innovation, and imaginative flair to all projects
  • Produce book projects that deliver real consumer benefit to deliver a profitable programme

Experience / skills required:

  • You will either be an experienced trade book editor ideally with some commissioning/product development experience OR you will have some books editorial experience
  • Excellent proof reading and copy writing skills
  • Experience working in trade publishing is extremely advantageous
  • Project management experience or the ability to manage a workload under pressure are important to the role
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Excellent communication skills and be a proactive team player

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairecs@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:        Claire Carrington-Smith         

Tel:               01865 339 532               

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.

Senior Editor/Junior Editor

Atwood Tate, Northampton
Contract, Full-time, Maternity Contract, Maternity Cover
Children's Publishing, Publisher, Trade
Trade, Other Publishing, Production, Digital Editorial, Editorial, Acquisitions
Reference: 
7367
Salary description: 
Available on request

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