Senior Commissioning Editor

Bonnier Books UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in London is seeking an experienced editor for their digital imprint. The role involves acquiring commercial fiction and building author brands. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential. The company offers a hybrid working model and a comprehensive benefits package, including private health insurance and flexible working from day one.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group Life cover

Company-funded gym membership

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of digital book publishing and commercial fiction.
• Track record of acquiring and publishing commercial fiction.
• Excellent and creative editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and publish commercial fiction books.
• Develop relationships with authors and agents.
• Contribute to editorial strategy for the imprint.

Skills

Digital book publishing knowledge

Commercial fiction market insight

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Reporting to: Publishing Director

Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ

Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home

Department: Editorial

Imprint: Embla Books

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum, depending on experience

General Summary

Embla Books is Bonnier Books UK's digital-first Imprint and is home to bestselling books and authors across a broad range of genres - from crime and thrillers to sagas and romantic fiction.

We are looking for an experienced and commercially savvy editor, with a solid track record of publishing commercial fiction digitally, to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building our commercial fiction list and you will work closely with a tight-knit team in a fast-paced, start-up environment, to publish bestselling books and deliver an exceptional experience for our authors.

Key responsibilities

• Acquire and publish commercial fiction books and help build author brands.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with authors, literary agents and industry contacts.
• Actively contribute to the acquisition and editorial strategy of the imprint.
• Work closely with the Embla Books team to continuously raise the bar and deliver a best-in‑class publishing experience for our authors.

Qualifications and Experience

• A deep understanding of digital book publishing and the commercial fiction market, and an ability to spot trends.
• Solid track record of acquiring and successfully publishing commercial fiction and building author brands in the digital space.
• Impeccable communication skills and an ability to forge strong, long‑lasting relationships with authors, agents, internal teams and freelancers alike.
• Strong business judgement, and an ability to use data to inform decisions and measure results.
• Solid negotiations skills.
• Excellent and creative editor, proofreader and copywriter, with a great eye for commercial packaging.
• Excellent organisation skills, and the ability to successfully manage a busy list to tight deadlines.
• A proven ability to continuously insist on high standards and deliver best‑in‑class publishing experiences for authors.

Company Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lively social committee hosting regular events
• Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
• Company‑funded gym membership for all trade staff
• Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
• Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
• Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service - and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
• Enhanced family leave - with equal six months' paid leave for all new parents
• Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
• Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
• Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on‑site at our London HQ
• Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.