Commissioning Editor – Age of Sigmar

Games Workshop Group PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Games Workshop seeks a passionate and organized Commissioning Editor to work on the Age of Sigmar universe. You'll commission and edit projects while collaborating with authors, ensuring the high standards of story quality are met, all within a dynamic and creative environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday per year

Matching contributory pension scheme

Profit share bonus

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Knowledge of narrative craft and storytelling.
• Ability to provide feedback on manuscripts.
• Familiarity with the Age of Sigmar IP desired.

Responsibilities

• Commission and edit projects for Black Library.
• Collaborate with authors and provide feedback.
• Maintain high-quality standards and meet deadlines.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Narrative craft knowledge

Job description

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About The Job

Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and industrious commissioning editor who will work with authors to develop ideas and stories set in the Age of Sigmar universe. As part of a dedicated team of editors, you will commission and edit high-quality projects to fulfil the needs of Black Library’s publishing schedule.

About The Job

Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, creative and industrious commissioning editor who will work with authors to develop ideas and stories set in the Age of Sigmar universe. As part of a dedicated team of editors, you will commission and edit high-quality projects to fulfil the needs of Black Library’s publishing schedule.

Highly organised and passionate about the Warhammer IP, we’ll look to you to work on projects from initial pitches through to full manuscripts, providing insightful and articulate feedback on story structure, character development, and overall quality, all while ensuring the IP is represented authentically and accurately across the range of Black Library products.

Credible and resilient, you will build strong and productive working relationships with our existing author pool, and champion and develop new talent by offering support and monitoring progress. You’ll proactively collaborate with the Black Library and wider studio teams to ensure the delivery of the Black Library release plan.

The right person will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of narrative craft, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining the highest standard quality of work. Knowledge of the Age of Sigmar IP and experience in publishing or a similar creative field is desirable.

If you want to work with authors and develop Black Library’s bestselling and award-winning range of Age of Sigmar novels, novellas and short stories apply today!

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Location: This is a full time office based position from our Head Office in Lenton, Nottingham.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.

Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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  Retail

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