We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking for an Editor position within 4 colour publishing. Pavilion is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers specialising in illustrated non-fiction publishing across food & drink, craft & lifestyle, gift & popular culture. We create confidently unique titles and take pride in building a strong identity for each book with our integrated editorial and design team.The team are looking for an Editor to edit and oversee books from initial concept to finished product. To help manage our backlist and create our original content programme.The Editor should be creative, entrepreneurial, dynamic, and able to demonstrate excellent commercial instincts and strong desk editing skills, with a meticulous eye for detail.Key tasks and accountabilitiesSupport the Pavilion commissioning team on a range of books, ensuring that the publication process is carried out to the highest standards of quality and accuracy, to budget and within deadlinePrepare cover briefs, write cover copy and information sheets, and check proofsCopywrite and check sales and marketing materials, e.g. catalogues, presentationsResearch and prepare pitch presentations for new business, including liaising with designers internally and externallyFull desk editorial responsibilities - copy editing, proofreading, copywriting and writing design briefs - for a range of titles, including digital formats. Seeing titles through from manuscript to finished copiesManage budgets, schedules and critical pathsManage relevant editorial listings (AIS, BIC, Acquisitions, P&Ls) to ensure accurate and up-to-date title/list information is available internally and externallyLiaise with authors, artists and agents and engage and manage freelance copyeditors and proof-readersKeep abreast of current publishing trends and market dynamics, as well as displaying intuition about future trend developments. Reading and feeding back on new proposals and manuscriptsOwnership of your stable of authors, seeing their books through to publication for physical, digital and audio editions, as well as an ability to delegateSkills requiredDemonstrable editorial experience in commercial non-fiction 4 colour publishingPassion for innovative publishing, meaningful content and beautiful booksStrong and active interest in social media and digital developments and trends within the industryProven copy editing and proof-reading skills with a good eye for detailStrong visual awarenessWell organised with the ability to prioritise and manage workload, and ability to deal with a mixture of long and short-term demandsExcellent communication skills (presentation) and strong written skills (catalogue and cover copy)Financial awareness. Full familiarity with budgeting and cost-control processes in relation to specific projects and listsHighly self-motivated/ self-startingCalm under pressureA good team player who is capable of taking their own initiative and carry through projectsBenefitsHybrid working model (3 days in the office)28 days holiday plus bank holidaysPrivate healthcare cover and life assuranceSummer HoursFree access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portalRelocation Rent Support LoanEmployee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at WorkUnlimited training on our Learning and Development portalVirtual GP and eyecare vouchersGym membership discountOnsite physiotherapy (London only)Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering daysWe're a certified Carbon Neutral companyFree e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on booksSubsidised canteen and retail discountsOnsite prayer roomIf you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with subject heading 'Vacancy Query' plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
