Commissioning Editor Job London England UK,Creative Arts/Media

The opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development of Bloomsbury’s award-winning academic division. Our Literary Studies and Creative Writing lists is well-established and publishes across the global higher-education markets. With particular strengths in the fields of genre fiction, creative writing studies, and contemporary literature, the list publishes a diverse portfolio from research monographs to student introductions and handbooks.

We are seeking an academic Commissioning Editor to cover a maternity leave and to continue the consistent growth enjoyed in recent years. You will expand our publishing in some of the aforementioned areas across a range of product lines (textbooks, monographs and reference). The role will report to our Senior Publisher for STS, Digital and Medical Humanities, Literary Studies.

The role:

Works with line manager to meet acquisition and delivery targets across Literary Studies and Creative Writing lists
Sets and executes Creative Writing list strategy
Researches new product lines and markets for Books
Works with line manager to ensure that the lists meet key business goals: global growth plans, revenue, budgets, no. of projects, product mix, profit etc.
Acts as a spokesperson for the list and the Bloomsbury Academic Division, representing its key values, objectives and policies

Knowledge, skills and experience:

Familiarity with the lists’ subject areas a definite advantage but not essential
Proven relevant experience in academic publishing
Knowledge of academic publishing trends and developments, for example in Open Access publishing
Proactive, confident self-starter and a collaborative team player
Creative and commercial approach to list development, management and commissioning
Strong analytic skills and a competent user of publishing software systems
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally
Positive outlook, strong problem-solving, organisational and time-management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Highly organized and with the ability to develop and maintain business relationships
Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships

Bloomsbury Benefits:

As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:

Working Pattern:

Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Holidays:

25 days holiday
3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Other Benefits:

Two paid Personal Wellness Days
Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
Season Ticket Loan
Share Save Scheme
AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
Peppy Health App
In-house Doctor
Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources For additional benefits see below:

Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required

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