Senior IP Editor — Fiction Publishing & New Talent

Bonnier Books; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group Life cover - including 24-hourGP

Company-funded gym membership

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Literacy charity volunteering hours

Job summary

Bonnier Books UK, home to Zaffre Fiction, is looking for a passionate IP development editor to work alongside the Publisher to drive in-house fiction IP projects, launch new talent and deliver exceptional publishing.

This hybrid role in London requires a proactive editor with strong editorial standards, a love for fiction, and the energy to nurture ideas from conception to publication while building a robust rights network.

Qualifications

• Experience leading fiction IP projects from ideation to publication.
• Strong commercial acumen with a passion for fiction.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a trade publishing team.

Responsibilities

• Shape and drive fiction IP publishing strategy to deliver growth.
• Unblock and aid editors from ideation to publication with the Publisher.
• Ensure author care and manage titles including desk-editing.
• Commission 6–8 IP projects per year focusing on trend-led fiction.
• Expand network of authors,agents and scouts for Zaffre Fiction.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, publicity, design and production.

Skills

Fiction IP

Editorial

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Job description

Bonnier Books UK, home to Zaffre Fiction, is looking for a passionate IP development editor to work alongside the Publisher to drive in-house fiction IP projects, launch new talent and deliver exceptional publishing.

This hybrid role in London requires a proactive editor with strong editorial standards, a love for fiction, and the energy to nurture ideas from conception to publication while building a robust rights network.