Academic Commissioning Editor - Creative Writing

Publishers Association Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

25 days holiday

Season Ticket Loan

AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical)

Job summary

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is seeking an academic Commissioning Editor to cover a maternity leave and to continue growth of Literary Studies and Creative Writing lists. The role reports to the Senior Publisher for STS, Digital and Medical Humanities.

The position is based in London with a hybrid pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and offers a salary of £32,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will drive acquisitions, author care and market expansion.

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in academic publishing.
• Knowledge of academic publishing trends, Open Access publishing.
• Proactive, confident self-starter and a collaborative team player.
• Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning.
• Strong analytic skills and ability to use publishing systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Works with line manager to meet acquisition and delivery targets across Literary Studies and Creative Writing lists.
• Sets and executes Creative Writing list strategy.
• Researches new product lines and markets for Books.
• Works with line manager to ensure lists meet business goals: growth, revenue, budgets, projects, profit etc.
• Acts as a spokesperson for the list and the Bloomsbury Academic Division.

Skills

Academic publishing experience

Creative and commercial list dev

Strong writing and verbal comms

Analytical skills

Collaborative team player

Job description

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is seeking an academic Commissioning Editor to cover a maternity leave and to continue growth of Literary Studies and Creative Writing lists. The role reports to the Senior Publisher for STS, Digital and Medical Humanities.

The position is based in London with a hybrid pattern (2 days in the office, 3 days at home) and offers a salary of £32,000–£40,000 per annum, dependent on experience. The successful candidate will drive acquisitions, author care and market expansion.