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Senior Non-Fiction Editor - HarperCollins UK, London Hybrid
Lead commercial non-fiction publishing for HarperCollins UK’s Thorsons, Lifestyle, Gift & IP team. Manage authors, editorial projects, budgets and publication across print, digital and audio formats.
विवरण
- Support the Thorsons, Lifestyle, Gift & IP commissioning team from manuscript acquisition through finished books
- Protect editorial quality, accuracy and integrity while delivering projects on schedule and within budget
- Handle structural editing, copy-editing oversight, proof checking, copywriting and design briefs across assigned projects
- Manage budgets, schedules and critical paths
- Develop relationships with authors, agents and freelance editors, indexers and photographers
- Create cover briefs, write cover copy and information sheets, and check proofs
- Write and review sales and marketing materials, including catalogues and presenter documents
- Keep editorial listings accurate, including TIs, BIC, acquisitions and P&Ls
- Research and develop pitch presentations for new business opportunities with designers
- Track publishing trends and wider market developments
- Manage an author list and guide titles through publication in physical, digital and audio formats
- Build confidence in project management, contribute book proposals and commission two to three Cookery and Lifestyle titles each year
आवश्यकताएँ
- Demonstrated editorial experience with commercial non-fiction, including black-and-white and illustrated books
- Strong copy-editing and proofreading capabilities
- Sharp attention to detail and strong visual judgement
- Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage varied workloads
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including catalogue and cover copywriting experience
- Financially aware and confident managing budgets and controlling costs
- Proactive and self-directed, with the initiative to complete projects independently
- Able to stay composed and focused under pressure
- Collaborative team member who can also work independently
- Enthusiasm for innovative publishing, meaningful content and well-produced books
- Active interest in industry trends, talent, social media and digital developments
- Excellent command of English
- Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to author care
- Advanced MS Word skills
- Intermediate Excel and Outlook knowledge
- Genuine interest in cookery and lifestyle; illustrated cookery publishing experience is advantageous
- Strong knowledge of the lifestyle, cookery and gift markets
- Proven experience taking books from initial manuscript through copy-editing and proofreading to final PDF
लाभ
- Hybrid working arrangement requiring three days per week in the London office
- Recruitment contact available for role-related questions