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Are you searching for an exciting entry-level editorial opportunity in the publishing industry? Look no further! We’re seeking a dynamic, creative and passionate candidate to join our wonderful Autumn team as a Junior Editor.
The role
Based in rural Sywell in Northamptonshire, the successful candidate will be responsible for writing, editing and project managing a wide range of titles across the Autumn publishing list, working on multiple book formats from concept stage right through to publication.
This is THE perfect position for a candidate with a passion for creating fun and engaging educational content for children, while having a great time working with our friendly team on our brilliant books!
Responsibilities
Write, edit and project-manage a range of educationally focused children’s books within the Autumn team, from initial concept stage through to print-ready files.
Creative
- Editorially develop and coordinate a range of books as briefed by the Head of Publishing
- Research, write, copy-edit, proofread and sign-off a wide range of products across multiple formats and novelties
- Ensure all files meet standards for editorial accuracy and quality during all stages, including final files, plotters and advances
- Make sure all books are produced to house style and fulfil the in-house brief
Project management
- Project-manage a range of books in tandem with a publishing partner, making sure key milestones are kept and final files are supplied on time
- Brief, commission and co-ordinate 3 party contributors, including packagers, illustrators, authors and other freelance agents
- Problem-solve and, if required, escalate challenges in good time, to allow schedules to be hit
About you
- A good awareness of formats, age-ranges and subject matters
- A passion for creating fun, engaging, educational content
- A good understanding of the editorial process
- Good copy-editing and proofreading skills
- Good feel for use of language appropriate to different readerships
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good communicator
- A dynamic, proactive team player
