Editor Commissioning Editor Transworld Crime Thriller 12-month FTC 279369
Editor Commissioning Editor Transworld Crime Thriller 12-month FTC 279369
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Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to take a pivotal role in Bantams Crime & Thriller list at a key time in its growth. Were looking for someone who will seize the chance to make an impact quickly working with an existing stable of authors and acquiring and publishing new ones. You may already be in an editorial role and eager to work at one of the most successful commercial publishers in the industry or in a more junior position and ready to take the next step.
This is a 12month FTC opportunity to start in June 2025 covering a period of parental leave. Were open to considering an appointment at either Editor or Commissioning Editor level.
About Bantam
Bantam Fiction is the commercial fiction imprint of Transworld and publisher of some of the UKs bestselling and mostloved crime & thriller authors. From marketleading brands such as Lee Child Dan Brown Shari Lapena Paula Hawkins Tess Gerritsen and Stuart MacBride to new and growing voices such as The Cleaner by Mary Watson at Holly House by Denzil Meyrick Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera and No One Saw a Thing by Andrea Mara Bantam has an unparalleled reputation for launching blockbuster debuts and building the biggest fiction brands in the market.
Key responsibilities:
- Acquire and publish across the spectrum of crime & thriller.
- Evaluate the viability and profitability of potential acquisitions and handle negotiations.
- Build strong relationships with existing authors and agents quickly bringing strong and dynamic vision to their publishing from the start.
- Demonstrate commercial acumen by identifying opportunities for growth across the list including staying informed about market trends and competitor activities.
- Collaborate with Sales Rights Marketing and Publicity teams for successful publications.
- Oversee the internal book process including editing briefing covers scheduling liaising with Copy Editorial Production etc.
- Write and update highquality copy and metadata to ensure a books success.
What youll bring
Essential criteria:
- Experience successfully publishing commercial fiction.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the commercial fiction market.
- Deliveryfocused with experience in managing projects; strong personal organization and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Preferred criteria:
- Some commissioning and/or IP development experience is advantageous.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically and with vision about potential acquisitions.
- Strong internal and external relationship management skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people and influence others.
- A good mix of strong creative and analytical skills.
- A selfstarter who thinks entrepreneurially.
- Resilient and able to work under pressure.
- Confident in your own judgment.
- A strong team player with interpersonal sensitivity.
Application instructions
Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Tuesday 29th April 2025.
Please ensure you include a cover letter as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically we expect the cover letter to be between 500 and 1000 words.
We expect interviews to start taking place week commencing 5th May.
Salary
Up to 40000 dependent on which role you are appointed to and how your skills and experiences align to either role plus bonus and benefits.
Hybrid working
While our offices across the UK are places to connect collaborate and celebrate with colleagues we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. At Vintage we consider what environment enables the best work for individuals teams and the company. Vintage colleagues work from our Embassy Gardens office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and once team and divisional considerations have been taken into account have the flexibility to choose where to work on other days of the week.
About Penguin
Were the UKs largest publisher; made up of some 2000 people and publishing over 1500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here youll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.
The recruitment process
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role and optin on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.
We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing. Remember you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.
Please note we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.
Company:The Random House Group Limited
Country:United Kingdom
State/Region:London
City: London
Postal Code:SW11 7BW
Job ID:279369
Required Experience:
Contract
Employment Type
Commission
