At a Glance
- Tasks: Edit and develop exciting children's books, graphic novels, and YA titles.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading children's publishing division.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £30,000 with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with potential for creative input and project management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on beloved stories and work with top authors.
- Qualifications: Passion for children's literature and strong editorial skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Fiction Publisher, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for a talented editor to develop their editorial and publishing skills working with some of the biggest names in children's fiction, graphic novels and YA as part of a dynamic and growing team.
Responsibilities
- Work on multiple projects both independently and supporting the senior editorial team, taking books from manuscript delivery to printer-ready files, including structural and line editing, proofreading, and liaising with authors, agents and freelancers.
- Coordinate with the production and design departments to ensure that assigned projects are delivered within deadlines.
- Liaise with marketing, PR and sales teams on campaign plans, positioning and championing authors and titles in and out of house.
- Write and review copy on jackets as well as work with the Managing Editor to ensure quality, clarity and consistency following the company style guide.
- Be responsible for the accuracy and quality of metadata and coding on our title management systems, and help to create AIs and catalogue copy.
- Prepare acquisition documentation, including P&Ls, and deal memos.
- Read and report on submissions and contribute to brainstorms and the discussion of new acquisitions.
- There is some potential to commission, although it is not a core part of the role.
Qualifications
- Proven passion for children's books and ideally have experience working in an editorial role, in children's fiction, although we are open to candidates with other book editorial experience.
- Motivated, committed, creative, flexible individual with excellent editorial skills, a forensic eye for detail, and demonstrable experience of taking multiple titles through the full editorial process.
- Strong communication, project management, organisational and time management skills.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to the demands of managing multiple schedules.
- Knowledge of the children's fiction market would be beneficial.
Starting from £30,000
Assistant Editor / Editori, Children's Publishing Division in City of Westminster employer: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Join our vibrant Children's Publishing Division, where creativity meets collaboration in a supportive environment. As an Assistant Editor, you'll not only hone your editorial skills while working with renowned authors but also enjoy opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team that values innovation and passion for children's literature. Our inclusive work culture fosters open communication and encourages you to contribute ideas, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of the publishing industry.
