Dk Acquisitions Editor - London, United Kingdom - DK

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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DK Acquisitions Editor - DK Life:
Would you like to build a list of author-led illustrated lifestyle books?
Do you enjoy spotting new authors, trends, and ideas ahead of the pack?
Have you already begun to commission and establish good relationships with authors and agents?

DK, a world leader in illustrated non-fiction co-edition publishing, is expanding its adult lifestyle list.

We are looking for two Acquisition Editors to join our team and develop our lifestyle publishing across food and drink, crafts, health, wellbeing and self development.

You will be able to conceptualise books from complex reference volumes, to quirky gift titles and everything in between.

Your role will be centred on finding new creative talent as well as managing our existing authors and publishing partnerships.

Your responsibilities will include acquiring and developing new titles, working with both in-house teams and freelancers to create high quality, beautiful illustrated books, and championing titles with sales and marketing colleagues.

You will be a self-starter with experience of commissioning and managing your own titles and contributing to a commercially successful list.

If you thrive on spotting new trends, talent and ideas, enjoy working with authors and agents, have a good visual sense and a strong eye for detail and perform well under pressure we'd love to hear from you.

If you believe this role is for you, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing examples of 2-3 titles that you have recently commissioned and provide a brief description (200 words) of a potential acquisition you could see working for the Life list.

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme
Volunteering policy and charity matching
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
Summer hours

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new 'smart-working' policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK's office.

About our Company**:

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books._

Company:
Dorling Kindersley Limited

Country:
United Kingdom

State/Region:
London

City:
London

Postal Code:
SW11 7BW

Job ID: 257729

Date: 21Feb2023
Location: London, LND, GB, SW11 7BW