Project Editor - Adult Publishing (12 Months FTC)

Project Editor - Adult Publishing (12 Months FTC)

London, UK

Overview

Simon & Schuster UK’s Adult Division is looking for a talented and precise Project Editor to work on the literary Scribner and Summit lists. The Project Editor will help the team publish the most exciting and distinctive talent in literary fiction and non-fiction and champion our books and authors with clear vision and creativity, ensuring they are a success critically and commercially.

Responsibilities

• Take a complete manuscript through all stages of the editing process, coordinating with authors, agents, freelancers, production and design to ensure projects are delivered within deadlines and budgets.
• Review copyedits and liaise with authors to resolve queries, manage proofs and corrections, ensuring accuracy across all text and jackets.
• Oversee freelancers, manage budgets, compile and clear illustrated material where required, manage metadata and internal systems, attend production meetings.
• Read submissions and provide feedback to acquiring editors across the two imprints.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a busy editorial team, with the confidence and credibility to sign books off to press. The candidate can work independently and take responsibility for the accuracy of the finished book, has a meticulous eye for detail, and has experience of copyediting or line editing and proofreading. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience working closely with authors, agents, freelancers and internal stakeholders, and an awareness of publishing systems and timelines are required. An interest in literary fiction and non-fiction and awareness of the market would be desirable.

Benefits

Starting from £33,000.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their next step in editorial and who wants to work on a wide variety of bestselling and critically acclaimed writing. We encourage candidates with a broad range of experience to apply.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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