Junior Editor, Children\'s Team

I\’m interested Applications are considered on a rolling basis Sywell Hybrid Job Description Job title: Junior Editor – Igloo Children’s Team Reporting to: Managing Editor Location: Cottage Farm, Mears Ashby Road, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BJ Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home Department: Publishing Are you searching for an exciting entry-level editorial opportunity in the publishing industry? Look no further! We’re seeking a dynamic, creative and passionate candidate to join our wonderful Children’s team as a Junior Editor. Based in rural Sywell in Northamptonshire, the successful candidate will be responsible for writing, editing and project managing a wide range of titles across the Children’s publishing list, working on a number of different book formats from concept stage right through to publication. This is THE perfect position for a candidate looking to get into the industry and fast-track their skills and experience, all while having a great time working with our friendly team on our brilliant books! Job Purpose Write, edit and project manage a range of books within the Igloo Children’s team, from initial concept stage through to print-ready files. CREATIVE Editorially develop and co-ordinate a range of books as briefed by the Head of Publishing and team leads Research, write, copy-edit, proofread and sign-off a wide range of products across a range of formats and novelties Make sure all files meet standards for editorial accuracy and quality during all stages, including final files, plotters and advances Make sure all books are produced to house style and fulfil the in-house brief PROJECT MANAGEMENT Project-manage books in tandem with a publishing partner, making sure key milestones are kept and final files are supplied on time Project-manage a range of books of appropriate number and complexity Brief, commission and co-ordinate 3rd party contributors, including packagers, illustrators, authors and other freelance agents Problem solve and, if required, escalate challenges in good time, to allow schedules to be hit Skills And Experience Strong written and verbal communication skills Good awareness of formats, age-ranges and subject matters Understanding of the editorial process Good copy-editing and proofreading skills Good feel for use of language appropriate to different readerships Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and support others Good problem-solving skills A dynamic, proactive team player If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr