Commissioning Editor / Senior Commissioning Editor, Picture Books

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  • Fulham, South West London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
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The Little Tiger picture books studio has an opening for a Commissioning Editor or Senior Commissioning Editor on a 12-month short-term contract.Little Tiger publishes an incredible range of picture books that straddle trade and commercial markets around the globe. We represent award-winning, bestselling authors and illustrators, and have a stunning track record of developing new voices.We're looking for a candidate, with at least 4 years' experience of editing picture books, to:
  • commission, nurture and edit established and new authors to achieve their best work
  • brainstorm new ideas and formats with other members of the studio
  • pitch and present new texts to our sales team, alongside market research
  • foster great relationships with literary and illustrator agents
  • use professional knowledge - working closely with designers - to create books in a style appropriate to the market
  • liaise with production and design to project-manage titles, maintaining exceptional quality within agreed deadlines
  • mentor more junior members of the editorial team.
This exciting role requires:
  • creative flair for picture-book editing
  • exceptional author care
  • flexibility and the ability to problem-solve and multi-task
  • excellent skills in communication, organisation, time- and project-management
  • meticulous attention to detail
  • relevant market, consumer and trend awareness
  • proficiency in editing packages and operational systems.
Closing date for applications: 29th April 2024Salary: competitive (London)Experience: at least 4 years editing picture booksHours: full-time position on a short-term contractLocation: Fulham (SW6) with hybrid workingHow to Apply: please e-mail your CV and a covering letter to Steph Stansbie at .Website:

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