Licensing Editor

Curious Universe UK; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Curious Universe UK is seeking a Licensing Editor to manage a diverse portfolio of licensed publishing products. You will drive editorial development from concept to print, ensuring high editorial and creative standards while complying with licensor guidelines and budgets.

You will collaborate with licensors, agents and internal teams to deliver engaging publishing products that meet business and partner needs, while mentoring junior editors and monitoring industry trends.

Qualifications

• Three years of editorial experience in publishing, licensing, children's publishing, toys or stationery.
• Experience with licensed publishing programmes or branded IP is desirable.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills for multiple schedules and deadlines.
• Excellent editorial judgement, copy-editing, proofreading and copywriting abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management with licensors, freelancers and internal teams.
• High level of commercial awareness and ability to align products with brand requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of licensed titles from concept through to production, delivering on time and within budget.
• Lead editorial development of licensed products in line with brand guidelines and licensor requirements.
• Maintain relationships with licensors, licensing agents, freelancers and internal teams as the primary contact.
• Coordinate and oversee approval processes, incorporating licensor feedback and meeting standards.
• Commission, write, edit and proofread engaging editorial content for licensed titles.
• Create briefs and schedules for designers, freelancers and suppliers while managing multiple projects.

Skills

Editorial experience

Licensing experience

Project management

Copy-editing

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Creativity

Adaptability

Job description

We are an equal opportunities employer with a flexible approach. Hiring the right team is of paramount importance to us so we work with all employees to ensure they can ‘Work Where they Work Best’. Our hybrid working solution allows us to cater to the different needs of our workforce whilst still providing outstanding service to our customers. Both yours and the business’s needs will be discussed at interview to reach a mutually beneficial working schedule.
We are always keen to hear from people wishing to work with us so please review our current job vacancies below.

Purpose of the Role

The Licensing Editor is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of licensed publishing products from concept through to print, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, commercially effective content. Working closely with the Lead Editor, the role drives editorial development across a range of licensed brands, maintaining exceptional editorial and creative standards while ensuring compliance with licensor guidelines, approval processes, schedules and budgets. The Licensing Editor acts as a key liaison between licensors, agents and internal stakeholders, building strong relationships and balancing commercial objectives with brand integrity to deliver engaging publishing products that meet both business and partner

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of licensed titles from concept through to production, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest editorial standards.
• Lead the editorial development of licensed products, ensuring content aligns with brand guidelines, licensor requirements and Curious Universe’s creative vision.
• Manage relationships with licensors, licensing agents, freelancers and internal teams, acting as a key point of contact throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate and oversee approval processes, incorporating licensor feedback and ensuring all content, assets and copy meet required standards.
• Commission, write, edit and proofread engaging editorial content across a varied list of licensed titles.
• Create clear briefs and schedules for designers, freelancers and suppliers, managing multiple projects and critical deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborate with Design, Product, Procurement and Compliance teams to develop commercially successful, high-quality licensed products.
• Support and mentor junior editors, sharing knowledge and helping to develop editorial best practice.
• Monitor publishing, licensing and children’s entertainment trends to identify new opportunities and inspire innovative product ideas.

Skills & Experience

• At least three years' editorial experience within publishing, licensing, children's publishing, toys, gifts or stationery.
• Experience working with licensed publishing programmes or branded intellectual property is highly desirable.
• Exceptional project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent schedules and approval deadlines.
• Excellent editorial judgement, copy-editing, proofreading and copywriting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence communicating with licensors, freelancers and internal teams.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of creating products that satisfy both consumer expectations and brand requirements.
• Highly creative with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work within established brand frameworks.
• Positive, proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced publishing environment.

This role is based in our office in Bath.

If order placed before midday weekdays only

Free UK Mainland Delivery

On all orders over £20

Curious Club

Explore and become a part of our Curious Club

Subscribe to get special offers, free giveaways, and once-in-a-lifetime deals.