Senior Commissioning Editor, Scribner - London, United Kingdom - Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK and was named Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2022 and 2023.

They also won Children's Publisher of the Year in 2023.

Based in London with sister companies in the United States, Canada, Australia and India, the UK division has four imprints:

Gallery, Scribner, Simon & Schuster; and Simon & Schuster Children's Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction, and children's publications.

Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK is a publishing house of quality writing and a proud home to its authors and their exceptional work.

It also runs a sales and distribution service for a number of independent and international publishers including Andrews McMeel, Black Library, Boom Studios, Elliott & Thompson, Inner Traditions, Rebellion and VIZ Media.

Simon & Schuster International is dedicated to publishing a broad and diverse range of books for everyone, representative of the world around us.

They are committed to working with and supporting writers, illustrators, and other creative partners from all walks of life, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, nationality, religion or belief, age, social or economic circumstance.

The Job Profile

We are looking to recruit a passionate and talented Senior Commissioning Editor to continue to strategically build our strong imprint.

Working alongside the Publishing Director, Editorial Director and Editorial Assistant in managing and developing Scribner's publishing, while building your own list of critically recognised, profitable literary fiction and non-fiction within Scribner's expanding publishing programme.

The Job Role
To commission and publish a portion of the Scribner list directly, and manage some backlist.
To manage your own titles to critical path, keeping them on schedule and budget.

Be responsible for the nuts and bolts of the publishing process:

preparing costings, negotiating contracts, being the first point of call with colleagues across departments, positioning and presenting titles with enthusiasm and energy, soliciting quotes, writing copy, briefing jackets with care and creativity, providing excellent author and agent care.

You will contribute to ideas and strategy for the imprint, including backlist initiatives

Ideally experience in editing, acquiring and publishing literary fiction and ideally some nonfiction too.
A sound knowledge about the literary market, an openminded and curious reader who is not afraid to take risks with
Ability to manage workload efficiently, follow through on ideas, and see projects through to fruition.
Confidence and poise to be an ambassador and champion for Scribner both internally and externally.
Ability to build strong relationships across the publishing industry, both in the UK and internationally.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
An unstinting eye for detail and design.

Starting salary from £40,000

Location:
London

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Closing date: 27 March 2024

If you require any adjustments at interview, such as extra time or breaks etc, please let a member of the recruitment team know once they've been in touch.

Simon & Schuster UK is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do.

From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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.