Project Editor, Fiction

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The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster UK’s Adult Fiction team is looking for a talented and precise Project Editor to work on their award-winning list, sitting as part of the Managing Editorial team. They will help the team publish the most exciting and distinctive talent in commercial fiction and champion our books and authors with clear vision and creativity, ensuring that they are a success, critically and commercially.

The Job Role

Reporting to the Senior Project Editor, the Project Editor will take a complete manuscript through all stages of the editing process, coordinating with authors, freelancers and agents when necessary, the editor, and the production and design departments to ensure that assigned projects are delivered within deadlines and budgets and to ensure the smooth running of our fiction publishing schedule.

The Project Editor will manage copyedits, collate and proofread all materials for accuracy. They will liaise with freelance copyeditors and proofreaders and keep books on schedule timing-wise. They will work on metadata and making sure internal systems are kept up to date and are accurate.

They will work closely with authors and agents on all elements of the text and cover, ensuring prompt communication and swift replies to queries and providing authors and agents with the highest standard of care.

The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a busy editorial team, with the credibility to sign books off to press. They will be able to work on their own and take responsibility for the accuracy of the finished product, work well to deadlines and have a meticulous ability to project manage. They will have an awareness of publishing systems and timelines, show demonstrable experience of copyediting or line editing and proofreading. They will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal, experience of working closely with authors, agents, freelancers and internal stakeholders. A meticulous eye for detail.

An interest in commercial fiction and awareness of the market would be desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their next step in editorial and who wants to work on a wide variety of bestselling commercial fiction. We are encouraging candidates with a broad range of experience to apply.

Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to work at Simon & Schuster UK and how you are qualified for this role

Salary

Starting from £33,000

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