Salary for commissioning editor

Average salary

3000 £

Basic salary	2500 £
Maximum Wage	3500 £

2500 £
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3000 £
Average

3500 £
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The average salary for the commissioning editor position is 3000 £

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PENGUIN BOOKS	3305 £	1650 £ 3500 £
THE INSTITUTION OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY BENEVOLENT FUND	3083 £	1650 £ 3500 £
THE LAW SOCIETY SERVICES	3068 £	1650 £ 3500 £
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THE HOUSE GROUP	2833 £	1650 £ 3500 £
PREMIER CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS	2750 £	1650 £ 3500 £
HINDAWI FOUNDATION	2666 £	1650 £ 3500 £
BRIGHT STEM GRADUATES	2500 £	1650 £ 3500 £
PREMIER +	1650 £	1650 £ 3500 £

Comment on the job position of commissioning editor

Requirements

strong prior experience in successfully acquiring and publishing best-selling sci-fi and fantasy titles. These could be Young Adult titles
A commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically about potential acquisitions
A good mix of strong creative and analytical skills
additional experience of novelty and/or picture book publishing would be an advantage
A confident negotiator who is not afraid to constructively challenge when required
they will have an established network of existing agent and author relationships and excellent negotiating skills
A good honours degree in engineering, materials science, a physical sciences subject, or related subject
STM book publishing experience
previous experience of developing and working with Editorial Boards
commissioning
legal
you will be a passionate reader of crime and thrillers with exceptional taste and strong commercial acumen
A deep understanding of digital book publishing and the commercial fiction market, and an ability to spot trends
solid track record of acquiring and successfully publishing commercial fiction and building author brands in the digital space
impeccable communication skills and an ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with authors, agents, internal teams and freelancers alike
strong business judgement, and an ability to use data to inform decisions and measure results
solid negotiations skills
excellent and creative editor, proofreader and copywriter, with a great eye for commercial packaging
excellent organisation skills, and the ability to successfully manage a busy list to tight deadlines
A proven ability to continuously insist on high standards and deliver best-In-class publishing experiences for authors

Responsibility

if you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site
working closely with Sales and Marketing teams to support the disseminating of key and timely information to secure products' reach to market
acquire and publish a set number of titles annually across fantasy and science fiction
demonstrate commercial acumen by identifying opportunities for growth across the list, including staying informed about market trends and competitor activities
build and maintain strong relationships with authors and agents for future acquisitions
evaluate the viability and profitability of potential acquisitions and handle negotiations
oversee the internal book process, including editing, scheduling, and cover design, liaising with Editorial Management, Production, and Text Design
maintain a strong working relationship with Del Rey US on shared authors and future acquisitions
write and update high-quality copy and metadata to ensure a book’s success
collaborate with Sales, Rights, Marketing, and Publicity teams for successful book launches
contribute to establishing the strategic direction of the list alongside the whole team
undertake any other duties and projects at the request of the line manager
acquire and publish commercial fiction books and help build author brands
develop and maintain strong relationships with authors, literary agents and industry contacts
actively contribute to the acquisition and editorial strategy of the imprint
work closely with the Embla Books team to continuously raise the bar and deliver a best-in-class publishing experience for our authors
working with the Publisher and Editorial Director on the publication of existing Zaffre Fiction authors – from author care and administrative duties to editing, project-managing and desk-editing – including taking sole responsibility for a number of titles
working with the Publishing Director on bigger titles and key authors
your responsibilities will extend to helping with charity commission compliance. For example, attending trustees’ meetings and documenting actions and discussions
hands-on journal development, including commissioning content for the journal

Current offers for the position

PENGUIN BOOKS
Senior Commissioning Editor, Del Rey

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BONNIER BOOKS UK
Senior Commissioning Editor (Crime & Thriller), Zaffre Fiction

London

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London