Executive Editor

Job description

Reporting to the Publisher and collaborating closely with design and marketing and with What on Earth Publishing’s partners, you will.

• Oversee the building and running of a brand-new line of books, including 
  • Planning the publishing program, insuring a balance of age groups and price points;
  • Developing and maintaining the brand identity;
  • Managing the relationships between What on Earth Publishing and the relevant partners, keeping these relationships effective, efficient, and peaceful.
• Acquire 8-10 children’s nonfiction/reference titles per year (mostly for the new line but including books outside that line as needed/desired), designed to stand out and sell strongly in the marketplace and to conform to the brand identity of the imprint for which it is acquired.
• Project manage all titles acquired from initial concept through to bound book, including running P&Ls, scheduling, recruiting authors and freelance contributors, managing book teams to deliver high-quality books on time and on budget, and managing metadata.
• Work closely with marketing to craft and support a powerful presence for the line and its individual titles in the marketplace, serving as a spokesperson if and as needed.
• Edit content, including
  • Working closely with contributors and colleagues to plan and shape each title;
  • Working closely with design to ensure a harmonious, appealing, and child-engaging marriage of illustration, photography, text, and design;
  • Editing text for compelling storytelling and riveting information reporting, as well as for style, level and felicity.
• As there is no provision for an assistant, manage your own calendar, travel planning, editorial support tasks, etc.
• Other duties as required.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@whatonearthbooks.com with the subject line, ‘Executive Editor' by Friday 7th August 2020.

We’re afraid we can only get back to successful applicants. No agencies, please.

Thank you and good luck!