Biteback Publishing: Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (six-month maternity cover)

Biteback Publishing: Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (six-month maternity cover)Britain’s leading publisher of political and current affairs titles is seeking an energetic, agile acquiring editor to steer the team through a period of maternity leaveThe successful candidate will play a central role within our close, friendly company, collaborating with sales, marketing and publicity departments and providing oversight and guidance for junior editors.The role will include:– Commissioning serious non-fiction, ranging from politics and current affairs to history, memoir and sport– Negotiating contracts– Steering titles through the publishing process, including a list of inherited titles due to be published in 2024, and managing their schedules– Structural and line-editing– Providing first-class author care– Supporting junior editors’ workflowThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:– Solid experience in commissioning non-fiction; a strong interest in politics and current affairs would be an advantage– In-depth knowledge of the non-fiction market, with good contacts and commercial awareness– Excellent communication skills, with the expertise, tact and confidence to provide editorial feedback to authors and junior editors– Experience of managing libel risks– Impeccable proofreading and attention to detail– The ability to work to tight deadlines, with great teamwork and prioritisation skillsDetails: full-time temporary role for six monthsLocation: London, working three days a week in our Westminster office and two days a week from home (or fully office-based if preferred)Closing date: 14 July 2023How to apply: send a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role, and including current salary and notice period, addressed to Olivia Beattie at ##### welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who are under-represented in the publishing industry. Just let us know if there are any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.
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