Managing Editor: Scholarly Books division

Responsibilities:

• Acquiring, peer reviewing and editing of titles.
• Project management of each originated title from typescript delivery to press-ready files
• Overseeing editorial quality and house style of all books, including editorial checks and passing for press of all texts, covers, plates, endpapers, cases
• Supervise Editorial staff: (Scientific Editor(s), Production Editor(s) and Commissioning Editor(s))
• Management of monthly, quarterly, and annual publishing schedule and reports
• Management of and liaison with freelancers: copyeditors, proofreaders, typesetters, designers etc.
• Allocation and management of the yearly pre-press budget and forecasts
• Liaising with editorial, production, marketing & publicity, sales, design and finance to ensure all departments are working together (for catalogues, bound proofs, cover briefing etc.)
• Optimising and improving existing editorial and publishing systems and processes
• Managing contracts with authors, book editors and higher education institutions. Negotiate and review of all contracts for titles of responsibility and manage them from signing to the payment process.
• Financial Management

• • Develop and manage individual book budgets and P & L statements in collaboration with the Production team and Finance department.
  • Compile, analyse and provide financial information to the Finance Manager such as unit costs, royalty advances, etc. for all titles
  • Participate in post-pub analysis
• Assist in developing marketing plans for acquired titles and plans for author development and branding, in collaboration with the marketing & publicity team

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of acquisitions experience with a proven track record of acquiring, managing and editing profitable titles.
• A proven Supervisory track record. 1-2 years of supervisory experience are required.
• A strong understanding of the Open Access market, a broad international outlook and an ability to anticipate trends.
• Digital and partnership development experience is a plus.
• A self-starter with entrepreneurial flair who thinks like an owner and is ready to roll up their sleeves and proactively identify new acquisitions and backlist opportunities
• Knowledge of book publishing processes and functions – Editorial, Managing Editorial, Production, Design, Copyediting and Marketing is preferred. Knowledge of scholarly peer-review will be beneficial
• The ability to manage multiple projects under pressure
• Meticulous organisational and time-management skills
• Flexibility to adapt to last-minute changes to books and schedules
• A forensic eye for editorial detail and an exceptional grasp of grammar, style and spelling
• The ability to apply structures and deadlines where necessary, as well as strong and constructive relationships with staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a comfort level with adapting to new technology
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to provide a high level of efficient support to authors, editors, and reviewers
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate and motivate employees and volunteers