Gemini Books Group is an independent publisher, established in 2023. We make beautiful, illustrated books for children and adults that spark readers’ imaginations.
From our founder and other experienced publishers to new recruits and rising stars, all our people share a passion for creating books that readers young and old will want to spend time with.
General description:
This is a commissioning role for someone with excellent creative vision, commercial awareness and management skills, as well as experience in illustrated co-edition publishing.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify potential book projects that align with the publishing goals and target audience of the company.
* Commission and manage a publishing list for the adult colour-illustrated market in the areas of music, film, entertainment and graphic novels.
* Negotiate acquisition deals and contracts.
* Process titles from commission to publication, to schedule and within budget.
* Liaise with all inhouse departments including production, sales, design, legal and marketing and publicity.
* Create and manage a reissue backlist programme for the list.
* Collaborate closely with, and brief, authors, illustrators, designers and all freelancers.
* Stay informed about industry trends, market demands and competitor activity.
* Identify new opportunities and anticipate changes.
Essential requirements:
* Proven experience in commissioning for a minimum of 4 years.
* Experience in publishing into the genres of music, film and entertainment.
* An excellent understanding of co-ed colour-illustrated publishing.
* Creative flair combined with a strong commercial understanding.
* Fluency with basic software (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and proficiency in Indesign.