Hybrid Editor & Partnerships Lead

Bertelsmann; City of Westminster; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days paid holiday entitlement in 1y

Volunteering policy and charity match

Employee assistance programme

70% discount on company books

Cycle to work scheme and discountedgym

Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)

Up to 30 days remote working from abor

Tree planting for new employees

Descripción de la vacante

DK London is seeking an Editor & Partnerships Manager to lead editorial projects and build partnerships with authors and agents across Commercial Fiction, including Crime, Thriller and Romance. You’ll guide manuscripts from cover concept through to publication, and work closely with production, design and sales teams.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple titles with tight deadlines, and a hands-on approach to briefing freelancers,

Formación

• Experience editing and publishing books, especially genre fiction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience coordinating with authors, agents, and freelancers.

Responsabilidades

• Write compelling and market-ready cover and sales copy for each title.
• Brief and manage/review freelancers on relevant projects, including proofreads.
• Maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders, such as authors and agents, to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Nurture existing relationships within DK to ensure editions are sent to press on time and deadlines for materials are met.
• Update Biblio and other internal systems to ensure accurate metadata is maintained.
• Engage with interdepartmental pitching, metadata optimisation, and our campaigns team to help ensure successful publication launches.

Conocimientos

Editorial skills

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Herramientas

Biblio

Google Workspace

Descripción del empleo

DK London is seeking an Editor & Partnerships Manager to lead editorial projects and build partnerships with authors and agents across Commercial Fiction, including Crime, Thriller and Romance. You’ll guide manuscripts from cover concept through to publication, and work closely with production, design and sales teams.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple titles with tight deadlines, and a hands-on approach to briefing freelancers,