Commissioning Editor – Film and Media/BFI (Part Time, Maternity Cover)
The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to join Bloomsbury’s successful academic film and media and British Film Institute team. The role will involve commissioning and managing a strong publishing programme across topics in film and media, as well as commissioning as part of our publishing partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI). You will be working on books ranging from scholarly monographs to titles aimed at a crossover academic/general readership, and also on our digital resource for the moving image, Screen Studies.
The role will report to the Senior Publisher, and will work closely with an Editorial Assistant and a Commissioning Editor. The role sits within the Visual Arts team in the Academic Editorial division.
We are looking for a candidate who is a proactive self-motivator and can dive right in to the role. Previous experience of commissioning academic or illustrated non-fiction books and a keen interest in cinema and media is an advantage.
The role
1. Strategic List Management: gather market knowledge to identify priority areas and product types for development; work with authors and colleagues to deliver effective and timely publishing outcomes. Oversee the entire publishing process from initial concept to final publication, and beyond
2. Commissioning: research, commission and develop high-quality new books and book series for the Bloomsbury film and media and BFI programmes
3. Digital product development: working with our Digital Resources division, contribute to the development of our digital resource, Screen Studies
4. Interdepartmental Liaison: work closely with Marketing, Sales, Production, Design and Digital teams
5. Analysis: monitor, review and analyse the performance of the list and look for gaps and opportunities
6. Representation: attendance at conferences in the UK and internationally, campus visits and sales conferences, and be a strong ambassador for the list
Knowledge, skills and experience
7. An interest in and experience of studying and/or working in film and media, or related disciplines
8. Collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders
9. Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning
10. A strong visual sense
11. Strong analytic and financial skills
12. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally
13. Competent user of publishing software systems
14. Positive outlook, strong problem-solving, organisational and time management skills
15. Meticulous attention to detail
Additional information
The role is a part-time maternity leave cover position. We welcome applicants wishing to work a minimum of three and a maximum of four days per week. The role will commence from the beginning of June 2024.
Salary Range: £30,750 - £41,750 per annum pro rata
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 1-2 days office based /2-3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursday
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Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Bloomsbury Benefits
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:
Working Pattern
16. hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
Holidays
17. 25 days holiday
18. 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
Other Benefits
19. Two paid Personal Wellness Days
20. Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
21. Season Ticket Loan
22. Share save Scheme
23. AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
24. In-house Doctor
25. Eye care Voucher Scheme
Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom (BAME), Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 21 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
For additional benefits see below
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.