Editor (Fluent In Spanish & Italian) in South Cave

The Client is seeking an Editor, Books Spain and Italy (Contractor) for our Books team. In this role, you will take ownership of storefronts across Spain, Italy, and San Marino acting as an all-genre specialist with a deep understanding of what listeners need across every category. You'll curate and manage high-priority editorial programmes, write culturally resonant copy, and develop publisher relationships across your markets. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and shape the audio books experience in Southern Europe.

The right candidate has a solid grounding in books editorial and/or bookselling, hands-on experience with digital content, and a deep understanding of the publishing industry with a genuine passion for all things books. You'll be fluent in Spanish and/or Italian with a thorough knowledge of the cultures and publishing landscapes of your markets. You'll be organised, a strong communicator, and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside a variety of teams and partners.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and contribute to editorial strategy for books across Spain, Italy, and San Marino.
• Take full ownership of the storefronts for your markets, acting as an all-genre specialist with a comprehensive understanding of what listeners need across every category.
• Support, curate, and manage a tight, high-priority set of editorial programmes across your markets.
• Write copy, review, and tag content for both forward-facing editorial programmes and internal communications.
• Develop and maintain publisher relationships across Spain and Italy.
• Assess publisher-suggested titles for editorial and wider Books cross-functional activities and propose additional editorial-led promotions grounded in cultural awareness and trendspotting.
• Collaborate closely with the wider Editorial team to align on regional editorial strategy and share cross-market insights.
• Use research, cultural insights, and data analytics to continually enhance the editorial lens for our books platform.
• Work and collaborate with regional cross-functional teams when feasible to highlight and champion books.
• (Optional) Build your public editorial presence where possible, attending book festivals, conventions, cultural events, and publisher previews, and engaging with relevant media opportunities.

What You'll Bring:

• 3-5 years of experience editing, curating, or merchandising content at a digital-first platform, a publishing house, or a major books retailer.
• Fluency in Spanish and Italian and strong English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with global teams.
• A deep understanding of the Spanish and Italian publishing landscapes and a passion for connecting listeners with great content.
• An ability to balance commercial recommendations with diverse, representative programming.
• A keen sense of what makes titles appropriate for different situations, and an ability to quickly identify authors, series, and titles to recommend.
• Comfort using both quantitative and qualitative data to inform editorial decisions.
• Experience building and implementing diverse recommendations that reflect a broad range of cultures, people, and perspectives.
• A passion for the evolution of audio and enthusiasm for spoken word content.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.