Crime & Thriller Editor: Grow IP & Authors (Hybrid)

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern: 2 days office based / 3 days home based

25 days holiday

3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Two paid Personal Wellness Days

Flexible Fridays

Work Anywhere Fortnight

Season Ticket Loan

Share save Scheme

AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)

Peppy Health App

In‑house Doctor

Eye care Voucher Scheme

Job summary

A leading publishing company in the UK is seeking a dynamic Editor to join the Fiction team at Aries. This mid-senior level role involves managing existing publications, considering new acquisitions, and fostering strong relationships with authors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have notable editorial experience in crime and thriller publishing and demonstrate market awareness. The position offers a salary between £29,000 and £34,000, with benefits including hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Experience with horror genre desirable.
• A avid consumer of crime and thriller fiction.

Responsibilities

• Manage ongoing existing publishing for current Aries authors.
• Consider submissions with scope for acquisition.
• Build strong relationships with production, sales, marketing, and publicity teams.
• Manage relationships with authors and agents.
• Demonstrate market awareness for informed publishing decisions.
• Collaborate with the Editorial Director and team to develop growth opportunities.

Skills

Demonstrated editorial experience in crime and thriller publishing

Proactive publishing vision

Passionate about crime and thriller fiction

Excellent proofreading and copy-editing skills

Job description

A leading publishing company in the UK is seeking a dynamic Editor to join the Fiction team at Aries. This mid-senior level role involves managing existing publications, considering new acquisitions, and fostering strong relationships with authors and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have notable editorial experience in crime and thriller publishing and demonstrate market awareness. The position offers a salary between £29,000 and £34,000, with benefits including hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and wellness programs.