Job Description

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.



The Job Profile

Simon & Schuster UK's Adult Editorial Non-Fiction team is looking for an Editor to join Gallery Books, a quality commercial imprint. Our authors include Bob Mortimer, Britney Spears, Richard E. Grant, Jess Phillips and Jeremy Renner.



Reporting to the Publishing Director, Gallery, Non-Fiction, the Editor will have the opportunity to start to build and grow their own list alongside working on putting titles through the editorial system.



The Job Role

The Editor's role is to work in the busy and exciting Gallery team, both on the Publishing Director's books as well as their own list. They will review submissions, generate new project ideas, and oversee all stages of the publishing process from preparing costings and negotiating contracts, to writing copy and briefing jackets. They will have strong cross-departmental communication, effective author and agent care, and enthusiastic title positioning. Additionally, the role contributes to the imprint's overall strategy, including backlist development.



The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the zeitgeist, following trends and identifying publishing opportunities.

They will have the ability to manage their workload efficiently, and take titles from acquisition to final publication. They will have the confidence and poise to be an ambassador and champion for Simon & Schuster UK both internally and externally. They will have the ability to build strong relationships across the publishing industry, both in the UK and internationally.



This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants build a market-leading list that reflects their own vision and we encourage candidates with a broad range of experience to apply.



Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter.

Salary

Starting from 33,000



Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.