Commissioning Editor
- Recruiter
- Reach plc
- Location
- London, England
- Salary
- Competitive + Benefits
- Posted
- 05 Mar 2018
- Closes
- 02 Apr 2018
- Ref
- TMG/TP/55328/6153
- Contact
- Helena Priest
- Sectors
- Media & Digital Media
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Mirror Books, part of the Trinity Mirror Group is seeking a Commissioning Editor (based in Canary Wharf) to help develop our commercial fiction and non-fiction lists. Our business is expanding rapidly and this is a superb opportunity to work as part of a small but dynamic team. with the mentality of a start-up while benefitting from the infrastructure a large organisation brings.
With at least five year's commissioning experience, you will have a proven track record for spotting and nurturing author talent and an instinct for publishing strong commercial fiction and non fiction. You will review submissions, pitch ideas, negotiate contracts, prepare cover briefs, manage budgets and contribute to the strategic development of the business.
You will attend book fairs and other industry events, continuously keeping abreast of marketing trends and industry developments. Networking and building relationships with agents is key. You will be enthusiastic, optimistic, an expert multi-tasker with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Package
In addition to a competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme, Trinity Mirror Group plc offer a whole host of voluntary flexible benefits. These include a car scheme, holiday purchase, childcare vouchers, cycle scheme, staff discounts, season tickets & parking loans and an employee assistance programme.
We are committed to equal opportunity for all. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process. We will be reviewing applications as they are received so please don't delay in submitting your application.