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* Applications are considered on a rolling basis
* Sywell
* Hybrid
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* Applications are considered on a rolling basis
* Sywell
* Hybrid
Job Description
Job title: Junior Editor – Igloo Children’s Team
Reporting to: Managing Editor
Location: Cottage Farm, Mears Ashby Road, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BJ
Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to
three days per week working from home
Department: Publishing
Are you searching for an exciting entry-level editorial opportunity in the publishing industry? Look no further! We’re seeking a dynamic, creative and passionate candidate to join our wonderful Children’s team as a Junior Editor.
Based in rural Sywell in Northamptonshire, the successful candidate will be responsible for writing, editing and project managing a wide range of titles across the Children’s publishing list, working on a number of different book formats from concept stage right through to publication.
This is THE perfect position for a candidate looking to get into the industry and fast-track their skills and experience, all while having a great time working with our friendly team on our brilliant books!
Job Purpose
Write, edit and project manage a range of books within the Igloo Children’s team, from initial concept stage through to print-ready files.
CREATIVE
* Editorially develop and co-ordinate a range of books as briefed by the Head of Publishing and team leads
* Research, write, copy-edit, proofread and sign-off a wide range of products across a range of formats and novelties
* Make sure all files meet standards for editorial accuracy and quality during all stages, including final files, plotters and advances
* Make sure all books are produced to house style and fulfil the in-house brief
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* Project-manage books in tandem with a publishing partner, making sure key milestones are kept and final files are supplied on time
* Project-manage a range of books of appropriate number and complexity
* Brief, commission and co-ordinate 3rd party contributors, including packagers, illustrators, authors and other freelance agents
* Problem solve and, if required, escalate challenges in good time, to allow schedules to be hit
Skills And Experience
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Good awareness of formats, age-ranges and subject matters
* Understanding of the editorial process
* Good copy-editing and proofreading skills
* Good feel for use of language appropriate to different readerships
* Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and support others
* Good problem-solving skills
* A dynamic, proactive team player
If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Book Publishing
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