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Senior Commissioning Editor, Penguin General
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commissioning Editor to join the Penguin Life team at Penguin General, home of bestselling authors such as Cal Newport, Simon Sinek and Squiggly Careers authors Sarah Ellis & Helen Tupper. We're ...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_27380) 151 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Freelance
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Senior Commissioning Editor salaries can range from £42,500 to £56,500. An offer will be made in line with how your skills and experience align to the role. |
| Skills | Engaged with the outside world and brings a commercial mind-set. Interested in acquiring in areas of smart thinking, career, performance, focus and productivity. Strong internal and external relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people and to influence others. Experience with authors, agents and international buy-ins. A good mix of strong creative and analytical skills. A confident negotiator. Scrupulous attention to detail and organisational skills. A strong team player with interpersonal sensitivity. |
Senior Development Editor
Who we are and what we do Established in London in 1991, Laurence King is one of the world’s leading publishers of books on the creative arts. From its beginnings producing textbooks for the US college market, Laurence King has gone on to b...
London John Murray Press no ref: (Ref_27379) 151 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Export |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £37,000 - £42,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | Should have demonstrable editorial skills and competence at completing multiple projects from manuscript development to publication, to a high standard, in line with anticipated costings and to deadline. Must be able to work in InDesign and have a sound understanding of highly illustrated colour publishing and production. Should have a proven track record of establishing positive working relationships with authors, as well as with freelancers and internal colleagues. Should have demonstrable experience of working proactively and independently. Should have experience of working with both print and digital media. |
Special Editions Project Co-ordinator (9 month FTC)
Who we are and what we do About Hachette UK Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opp...
London, Sheffield Hachette UK ref: (Ref_27378) 151 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Project Management |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits | £28,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | Excellent organisation and time-management Project and desk editorial management A good communicator with a proactive approach and ability to forward think Attention to and critical eye for detail Ability to think logically, work through problems and suggest solutions Ability to multitask, prioritise and manage deadlines Confidence to chase progress with colleagues as necessary Sound knowledge of publishing processes |
Commissioning Editor, Second Sky
Who we are and what we do An exciting opportunity to publish fantasy and science fiction at one of the most successful and dynamic digital publishers in the world. Find us brilliant new authors. Publish great books. Collaborate with a talen...
Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Sheffield Bookouture ref: (Ref_27377) 151 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £33,000–£42,000, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | You will have a strong sense of what science fiction and fantasy readers want, and have an eye for a great story. You will be a creative copywriter, a meticulous editor, and excellent with authors. You will have an eye for a brilliant cover design and know what makes a strong commercial package across the US and UK. You will use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better. You will have a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving. You will be a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed. You will have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You will be agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks. You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach. |
Publication Manager
Think Selection is recruiting for an exciting Publication Manager role on behalf of a leading B2B organisation. The position involves managing a well-respected digital and print magazine that publishes throughout the year, showcasing propri...
London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_27319) 152 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Content Manager |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Up to £45k |
Commissioning Editor (part-time, freelance)
Think Selection is delighted to be working exclusively with an independent publishing company to find a talented Commissioning Editor to join the company in a two days per week freelance role. The established imprint you’ll be commissioning...
Think Selection ref: (Ref_27326) 152 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Acquisitions |
| Employment Type |
Freelance
Home Working Part-time |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive rate |
Managing Editor
Our client is a global professional membership body operating within the legal sector; they are now seeking a Managing Editor to join their team responsible for delivering on the editorial production of their bi-monthly magazine, and quarte...
London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015313) 152 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Digital |
| Employment Type | Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £40,000 - £45,000 per annum |
Senior Marketing Manager, Fiction (12 month Maternity Cover)
Introduction to the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Marketing Manager to join the award-winning HarperFiction marketing team on a fixed-term contract. HarperFiction is one of the UK’s most successful commercial fiction ...
London HarperCollins ref: (Ref_27372) 154 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Management
Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £35,000 - £43,000 (GBP) |
| Skills | Significant and demonstrable track record of delivering market-leading consumer campaigns for brand fiction authors Demonstrable understanding of the commercial fiction market and book buyer Highly organised and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment – managing multiple competing deadlines, prioritising and delegating effectively Experience of direct line management desirable Commercially astute with experience managing budgets, reporting on KPIs and measuring ROI |
Editorial Director (12-Month Maternity Cover) - DK LIFE
Are you a dynamic commissioner with a deep understanding of the narrative non-fiction landscape, and an enviable track record of smart, successful and profitable acquisitions? Do you have a passion for highly commercial books that captivate...
London DK ref: (Ref_27371) 155 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type | Contract |
Freelance Managing Editor
We are working a provider of top quality editorial and peer review services for academic publishers who are building a team of Managing Editors to undertake a big journal migration project for one of their major publishing clients. The proj...
Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015285) 155 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Freelance |
