Hybrid Editorial & Publishing Director, SFF (Archer) List

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company based in London seeks an Editorial Director on a circa 10-month fixed-term contract to lead the Bloomsbury Archer list. The role involves delivering publishing strategies, overseeing editorial processes, and managing a team. Ideal candidates will have deep SFF knowledge, strong editorial experience, and proven managerial skills. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £56,500 and a hybrid working pattern.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern

25 days holiday

Two paid Personal Wellness Days

Flexible Fridays

Work Anywhere Fortnight

Season Ticket Loan

Free LinkedIn Learning access

AXA Healthcare Plan

In-house Doctor

Qualifications

• Ideally experience of subscription/specials market and genre-specific retailers.
• Strong relationships with agents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategy for division ensuring growth targets are met.
• Publish profitable and bestselling projects.
• Acquire selectively to strategy.
• Identify market trends and opportunities.
• Oversee publishing and maintain critical paths.
• Manage an Assistant Editor.

Skills

Deep knowledge of the market and fluctuations, ideally SFF expert

Extensive editorial experience in commercial SFF publishing

Managerial experience

Job description

A leading publishing company based in London seeks an Editorial Director on a circa 10-month fixed-term contract to lead the Bloomsbury Archer list. The role involves delivering publishing strategies, overseeing editorial processes, and managing a team. Ideal candidates will have deep SFF knowledge, strong editorial experience, and proven managerial skills. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £56,500 and a hybrid working pattern.