Editor / Senior Editor, Children's Education
Posted 3 days ago
- London, Greater London
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
We have two opportunities: 1) Editor and 2) Senior Editor, with a leading book publisher to work on their prestigious children's education portfolio. The positions will be responsible for managing titles through the editorial process and for assisting the Commissioning team as required. The role is full-time, permanent and offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working (2 days a week - Monday & Tuesday - in the company's central London office).
As Editor or Senior Editor you will have the opportunity to project manage titles across a broad range of educational products, from teaching resources and professional development books to illustrated fiction, children's poetry, and home learning books. Responsibilities will include (amongst others):
Guiding individual titles through the editorial process
Organising and assisting with the writing of AIs (advance information sheets), catalogue copy and book fair materials
Development editing and copyediting new manuscripts independently, as well as alongside project editor/commissioning editor
Writing back cover copy
Supporting desk editors and commissioning editors
Liaising with sales, production, design, marketing and editors to ensure that sales materials are produced on time
Proofreading and liaising with authors
The ideal candidate will have some proven editorial experience in book publishing, along side an interest in, or knowledge of, the Education space, and thus the ability to understand teacher and learner needs. Good prioritisation and organisation skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and communication skills, are all a must. You'll work amongst a supportive and friendly team to help you develop and grow your publishing career with a leading, world renowned publishing house.
Closing date for applications: 24th September (early applications may be prioritised)
For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.
** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.
As Editor or Senior Editor you will have the opportunity to project manage titles across a broad range of educational products, from teaching resources and professional development books to illustrated fiction, children's poetry, and home learning books. Responsibilities will include (amongst others):
Guiding individual titles through the editorial process
Organising and assisting with the writing of AIs (advance information sheets), catalogue copy and book fair materials
Development editing and copyediting new manuscripts independently, as well as alongside project editor/commissioning editor
Writing back cover copy
Supporting desk editors and commissioning editors
Liaising with sales, production, design, marketing and editors to ensure that sales materials are produced on time
Proofreading and liaising with authors
The ideal candidate will have some proven editorial experience in book publishing, along side an interest in, or knowledge of, the Education space, and thus the ability to understand teacher and learner needs. Good prioritisation and organisation skills, alongside excellent attention to detail and communication skills, are all a must. You'll work amongst a supportive and friendly team to help you develop and grow your publishing career with a leading, world renowned publishing house.
Closing date for applications: 24th September (early applications may be prioritised)
For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.
** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.