Editorial Operations Director

Simon & Schuster, Inc.; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 150.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking a Head of Editorial Operations to lead the Adult Editorial team and oversee the workflow that delivers our publishing programme. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role focuses on strengthening editorial processes, coordinating resources and ensuring the division operates efficiently, with a clear commercial focus and strong author experience.

They will manage a team of project editors, overseeing costs, metadata and systems while balancing priorities

Qualifikationen

• The candidate will have a strong understanding of the publishing lifecycle and the role editorial operations play in delivering successful books and a positive author experience.
• They will combine strategic thinking with close attention to detail, leading the project-editorial team across a varied list of titles while balancing project priorities with the wider program.
• Experience in trade publishing, people leadership and process improvement, with ability to manage budgets, freelancers and complex publishing schedules.

Aufgaben

• Lead a centralised editorial workflow, manage the critical path and ensure on-time delivery within budget and high quality.
• Oversee team capability and workloads, editorial plant costs, metadata accuracy, systems and backlist processes.
• Collaborate with publishers to deliver exceptional publishing experiences for authors and agents.

Jobbeschreibung

Simon & Schuster Australia is seeking a Head of Editorial Operations to lead the Adult Editorial team and oversee the workflow that delivers our publishing programme. Reporting to the Managing Director, the role focuses on strengthening editorial processes, coordinating resources and ensuring the division operates efficiently, with a clear commercial focus and strong author experience.

They will manage a team of project editors, overseeing costs, metadata and systems while balancing priorities