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Editorial Manager, Fiction
Pan Macmillan is looking for an Editorial Manager to help run its
fiction publishing programme. The successful candidate will be an
integral part of the Fiction editorial team and the position requires
proven organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful
candidate will also have at least two years' experience working on
a full range of fiction trade formats. Core responsibilities are:
• Commissioning, briefing, coordinating freelance copy-editors,
proofreaders, indexers and others as necessary
• Managing schedules and predicting potential workload clashes/
build-up; making sure editors and authors are realistic about
deadlines and objectives; realising these deadlines optimally
• Liaising with the Fiction team to plan and manage the forward
programme, ensuring it is balanced and realistic; communicating
regularly with the Fiction Production Controller so that they are
aware of changes to the schedule as titles progress
• Communicating with the authors and guiding them through the
editorial processes; keeping them up-to-date with the schedule
• Collating typescripts and proofs; dealing with queries and
resolving problems; ensuring all elements of the book are
accounted for
• Chasing editors for outstanding material; updating them
on progress
• Selecting and copy-editing specific titles within the fiction
programme
• Checking offset material and copy-editing new material
• Coordinating materials for book proofs, in conjunction with
the Marketing department and editors, and ensuring their
timely delivery
• Copy-checking covers, jackets etc to ensure consistency in the
fiction list - the Editorial Manager is the first and last contact
for all text prior to proofing/leaving the building
• Care of backlist, e.g. processing reprints and any corrections
• Maintaining internal databases
The post is based in Pan Macmillan's North London offices.
Applicants should send their CV, examples of their relevant
experience and a statement of their specific ambitions in the
position to Geetika Munjal, Personnel Department at:
londonpersonnel@macmillan.co.uk, quoting reference number
PAN/LON/950.
Closing date: 28th September 2008
All candidates must demonstrate the right to live and work in the
UK to be considered for the vacancy.
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THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP
RIGHTS MANAGER
We are looking for a talented rights professional to
join the CHA Rights Department.
This is a great opportunity for someone with foreign
rights experience. Reporting to the Rights Director,
you will be responsible for selling adult fiction and
non-fiction translation rights across the Century,
Hutchinson, Heinemann, Random House Books and
Arrow imprints. This position will require an
organised individual with a flair for selling and
previous relevant experience in this field. An eye
for detail, excellent interpersonal skills and
computer literacy are essential.
If you are interested in applying for this position
please apply online (including your current salary)
at www.careersatrandom.co.uk alternatively contact
Hannah Light, HR Advisor at:
hlight@randomhouse.co.uk.
Macmillan Children’s Books
Editor
Macmillan Children's Books is looking for a talented individual
to join its Kingfisher fiction team. This exciting role offers the
opportunity for a creative and commercially minded editor to work
across a diverse and rewarding range of publishing, including
commercial series fiction, early readers and picture and gift books.
You will have a flair for developing new ideas, a track record of
working creatively with authors and illustrators and a passion for
publishing the very best children's books. You will need at least
three years' editorial experience.
Applicants should send their CV, examples of their relevant
experience to Geetika Munjal, Personnel Department at:
londonpersonnel@macmillan.co.uk, quoting reference number
PAN/LON/847.
Closing date: 29th August 2008
All candidates must demonstrate the right to live and work in the
UK to be considered for this vacancy.
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