Commissioning Editor / Senior Commissioning Editor, Century Fiction (9-month FTC)
Commissioning Editor / Senior Commissioning Editor, Century Fiction (9-month FTC)
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Job Description
Were seeking a passionate and innovative Commissioning Editor or Senior Commissioning Editor to work on Centurys womens fiction publishing on a 9-month fixed term basis. This role offers a unique opportunity to cover an editors list during their parental leave working closely with top-tier authors and agents as well as acquiring new projects. If you have a keen interest in commercial fiction an in-depth understanding of the market and a hunger for generating ideas and turning them into bestselling books we want to hear from you.
About the team
Century is one of the most successful and well-regarded commercial imprints in the UK and part of the Cornerstone division. On the fiction side we publish some of the biggest brand authors in the UK including James Patterson Lisa Jewell Harlen Coben Paige Toon Phillipa Ashley Tom Hindle Katie Flynn Diana Gabaldon and Rob Rinder. We are a collaborative creative and supportive team of passionate commercial fiction experts.
The role
Reporting to the Publishing Director this role is an opportunity to publish fictionacross a varied commercial list acquiring within a collaborative and entrepreneurial team. You will be confident in overseeing and championing titles internally and externally as they pass through the publishing process. You will have a hunger to seek out new publishing opportunities and knowledge about what audiences want to read and how to reach them. You will be able to generate buzz both internally and externally for your books and your list.
Key responsibilities:
- Overseeing the internal book process including editing scheduling cover design liaising with Editorial Management Production and Text Design.
- Writing and updating high-quality copy and metadata to ensure book success.
- Collaborating with Sales Rights Marketing and Publicity teams for successful book launches.
- Soliciting evaluating proposals and developing ideas for new books and acquiring a set number of titles.
- Staying informed about market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
- Building and maintaining relationships with authors and agents.
- Evaluating the viability and profitability of potential acquisitions.
- Handling negotiations and managing the editorial process for acquired titles.
What youll bring
This role would suit a Commissioning Editor looking to move or an Assistant Editor or Editor with acquiring experience who his hungry to step up into a more senior position. Were also open to considering candidates from outside the Publishing industry. What is critical for this role is that you will have a truly commercial taste and a genuine passion for female-led storytelling.
Essential criteria:
- Genuine interest in commercial fiction.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people.
- Excellent personal organisation and time management skills and the ability to handle competing priorities.
- A self-starter who thinks entrepreneurially.
- A confident negotiator who is not afraid to constructively challenge when required.
Preferred criteria:
- An established network of agents and/or talent managers.
- Editing experience up to and including Assistant Editor role level.
- Curiosity and an informed optimistic outlook of the commercial fiction market.
- A delivery-focused individual with experience of managing projects.
Application instructions
Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by Sunday 6th July.
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 no more than one or two pages in length.
Salary
From 34545 to 42650 (annual figures) dependent on which role you are appointed to and how your skills and experience align to the 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. For this role we expect that you will attend the office in person 3 days a week. We are happy to discuss this further through the recruitment process.
The recruitment process
You can read about our recruitment process at a Disability Confident Committed organisation we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the What youll bring section. 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.
Company:The Random House Group Limited
Country:United Kingdom
State/Region:London
City: London
Postal Code:SW11 7BW
Job ID:280524
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Commission
