Commissioning Editor or Editor [United Kingdom]

 

Commissioning Editor or Editor

We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Commissioning Editor or Editor to join our Design Eye team to develop outstanding children’s book ideas for the global market. The level of this position will depend on how the skills and experience of the successful candidate align to the role.

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Contract

Fixed Term - 12 months

Closing date

7 July 2023

Working hours

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

We currently operate a discretionary hybrid model, with three days in our London office and two working from home.

About the role

As Commissioning Editor or Editor, you will create innovative novelty, gift, picture book and non-fiction books that explore high-interest STEAM and trending topics.

The main tasks will be:

• Creating, commissioning and project managing approximately 20 titles per annum.
• Working alongside the design colleagues to turn ideas into commercial book propositions.
• Liaising with production and design to deliver quality novelty and book plus titles.
• Identifying global market trends in children's publishing and the wider children's entertainment space.

• Being the publishing lead for assigned customers and publishing strands.

  
  

About you

You’ll be a strategic and adaptable self-starter who has great editorial skills, a strong visual eye, and is commercially astute. We are looking for someone who can:

• Work collaboratively with a diverse range of contributors.
• Deliver projects on time and in budget.
• Maintain publishing processes and editorial standards.
• Prioritise projects and tasks effectively.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with colleagues and external contacts.

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter to talent@quarto.com and state the vacancy name in the email subject title by the closing date stated above.

• Your motivation and match with the role requirements.
• What appeals to you about this particular role.

• What key skills, experience and achievements you have that you think are relevant to this role, and why. Please provide examples of how you have used or demonstrated those.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be able to respond to candidates selected for interview.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for the vacancy.

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