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732Junior EditorOver 2 years as Junior Editor of picture books, and 2 years previously as assistant buyer of young fiction. Looking for next children’s editor role - would welcome the opportunity to work on fiction titles also. Sound market knowledge of children’s books. Great eye for design and creative flair. Good under pressure. Effective communicator and team player, with emphasis on author care. Heaps of initiative and confident at managing projects.
4206Commissioning/Development EditorA self-motivated, creative and commercial editor, with over 20 years' experience in commissioning, list management and structural editing and a track record of successful books. Specialist in trade non-fiction, especially history, with comprehensive knowledge of the publishing process, from concept to finished book. Looking for commissioning and/or development editing role.
4561Junior EditorMotivated editorial assistant with nearly two years of experience, now looking for a junior editor position within book publishing. Great team player who can balance many projects and work to tight deadlines.
5105Experienced in fiction2 1/2 years in fiction editorial and an MA in publishing. Efficient, competent, hard working, incredibly dedicated, and am used to dealing with an enormous workload and tight deadlines. Looking for a fiction editorial position that will stretch and challenge me in new ways.
5447Editor/Publisher seeking new opportunitySix years' experience in trade publishing with solid knowledge of desk editing and print production, now looking for new opportunity that will maximise my project management and communication skills.
5460Senior EditorOver two and years experience in book publishing. Nine months in current role as senior editor. Experience managing and training editorial department and freelancers, copy-editing, typesetting (Word and InDesign) and overseeing production. Looking for next editorial role in book publishing. Enthusiastic, well-organised and seeking a fresh challenge.
5512Experienced Junior Editor (Children's Books)Junior editor of children's educational fiction and non-fiction, looking for an opportunity to work in children's trade fiction.
598312 years experience12 years in publishing and creative environment as well as Freelance editorial experience since 1996, mainly proofreading, editing, schedule managing. Looking for a Production Co-ordinator/Manager role - anything that will utilise excellent communication, organisational, IT and design skills.
6042North East England, Editorial OpportuntiesSix years experience in book publishing, including four as lead editor on many guidebooks, which involved recruiting and managing freelance authors; writing, editing and proofing copy; and guiding a team and products from brief to print. Now looking for editorial opportunities in the north east.
6061Marketing Executive Looking for Editorial 2 years experience as Marketing Executive after a Publishing Masters, seeking to move into an Editorial position. Enthusiastic, eager to learn, good under pressure with a lot of Educational Publishing and teaching experience.
6171Editorial experience for new challenge3 years experience of editorial/management within small specialist publisher, looking for editorial work in academic publishing or first move into commissioning and/or literary editorial work. Combination of editorial and teaching experience means skills in writing and improving copy, working under pressure and working to deadlines.
6240Editorial Project ManagerCreative and highly motivated worker with four years editorial experience, specialising in non-fiction, illustrated books. Highly organised project manager with a strong work ethic, confident at handling demanding workloads and developing titles from start to finish within strict deadlines and budgets. Keen to further develop project management skills and continue publishing high-quality, stylish and informative titles.
6268Academic Editor/Project ManagerMultilingual with experience in Editorial Project Management and as an Editor for a Medical Publisher. Responsible for review journals distributed globally - a varied role which involved planning, commissioning and editing content as well as copy writing. Seeking positions in academic, educational or non-fiction publishing.
6284STM Publishing Over three years experience in production and commissioning and project management in STM publishing. Good at working under pressure to deadlines. Currently freelance publishing professional looking for next role in publishing be it full-time, part-time or freelance appointments.
6312Editor, Typesetter, ProofreaderOver 8 years experience as an editor, typesetter and proof-reader in both magazine and book publishing. Currently looking for work, preferably in-house, in fiction or academic publishing. A keen eye for detail, and work quickly and efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
6357Editor (Print, Multimedi, Online and DVD)An experienced Editor looking to continue career in publishing. Has worked for years as an editor in print and multimedia (online and DVD). Experienced in commissioning, researching, writing, and editing text and media across a range of subject areas, working on adult’s and children’s titles.
6419Editor/3 Years experience3 years experience in editorial looking for mid-level roles or freelance editorial work within trade publishing; core skills: manuscript assessment/development, copy-editing, project management; strengths: eye for detail and good language, excellent communication and negotiation skills, ability to take initiative, plan and prioritise multiple projects; enjoys working with authors and loves reading international fiction.
6432Three years experienceTwo years experience as commissioning editor and one year experience prior as editorial assistant, looking for freelance editorial and proof-reading vacancies
6448Freelance CopyEditorHard working and enthusiastic MA Publishing graduate with two years editorial experience seeks further freelance editorial work. Any genre considered but particularly keen on children's or fantasy. Current copy-editing and proofreading experience includes philosophy, memoir, creative writing and niche titles as well as the digitization of a poetry journal back list.
6467Senior Managing Editor Seeking new roleAn ambitious and commercially focused senior managing editor, with a successful track record in developing, commissioning and managing illustrated book projects, now seeking a challenging and rewarding new role.
6484Freelance Project Management/Editorial Over 15 years' experience in illustrated books (gardening, interiors, crafts, health & well-being, children's). Looking for freelance project management, editorial and writing work. Three titles received awards from The Garden Writers’ Guild. Excellent at commissioning and working with authors, photographers, stylists and copy-editors, managing schedules and budgets, and problem-solving. Also highly skilled structural editor, copy-editor and proofreader.


6499Editor, B2B/ Custom PublishingResults oriented manager with exposure to client relationship management, customer service, strategic planning and business development in the media- primarily publishing industry. Account Management, Client development, Print and Digital production, Project Management and Process Streamlining
6520Editor3 years of experience as Assistant Editor now looking for the step up to Editor in trade publishing, either children’s or adult books. Have worked on a wide variety of projects, including with high profile authors and to very tight deadlines.
6533Managing Editor/Contract Publishing to BooksOver six years experience in publishing. Currently work as a Managing Editor for contract publishing agency. Skills include working to strict deadlines, commisioning and managing freelancers and organising production schedules.
Looking for next step on publishing ladder - ideally into books.
6581Editor6 years of editorial experience with academic, creative and educational content development, editing and production; with master's degree as well as certificate from Denver Publishing Institute
6591Four years in house publishing experienceFour years' in-house publishing and six years' freelance book copy-editing experience with an MA in English Literature, looking for editorial position in a book publishing company. Possess desktop publishing (Adobe CS4) and web management (Frontpage) skills, and regularly copy-edit in both US (CMS) and UK editing styles.
6594EditorThree years of experience as editor of industry-leading directory, now seeking new opportunities and challenges. Great at managing teams, copy writing and editing, working to tight deadlines, developing new publications and re-invigorating existing ones.
6615Senior Development Editor ELT/Children's Editor with ten years' experience, specialise in ELT, but also experienced in children's fiction and education.
Confident copy and ghost writer as well as development, content and copy editor. Comfortable working in British, US or international English. Looking for a full-time, permanent position. Keen to stay within ELT/children's publishing, in a role as a senior development editor or equivalent.
6621Editor (Academic) would like to move to Trade5 years publishing experience with proven copyediting, proof reading and project management skills. Looking to move from academic books to more commercial subject areas either in an editorial role or in pre-press production.
6622Senior Editor/Editorial ManagementEx-Penguin senior editor looking for editorial management position. Experience of working on reference, academic and general non-fiction trade publishing lists, used to delivering multiple projects on time and to budget.
6640Commissioning EditorA senior editor with commissioning experience in literary/commercial fiction and historical fiction looking for an in-house commissioning role, ideally in literary/commercial fiction. Eight years' editorial experience at a major publishing house. Also available for freelance copyediting and proofreading.
6644Experienced in all aspectsConsiderable experience covering roles ranging from editorial to press and marketing, co-ordinating production with typesetters and printers, selling advertising etc. Looking for an opportunity that offers similar challenges.
6672Editor/WriterTwo years' experience as an Assistant Editor, looking for an editing/writing role in publishing/media. Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills. Very thorough and meticulous, creative and enthusiastic. 2(i) degree in English and Journalism. Experience of interviewing at festivals and for the BBC.
6674Editor looking for new challengeEditor with five years of experience in role looking for a new challenge in the industry. Very proficient in typesetting and copy-editing to a high standard. Extensive experience of working to deadlines, including managing a production schedule, as well as selling foreign rights.
6712Editorial/Proof-Reading/IndexingSeeking editorial/proof-reading/indexing across general publications. Trained on major magazines and fiction. Headed documentation unit in power industry, covering technical/training/educational publications. Spent time at major non fiction publishers, editing/proof-reading, blurb writing, etc. Provided full documentation services to several building companies also.
6715Freelance Editor/Project ManagerEditor, writer and project manager with considerable all-round expertise in illustrated non-fiction, in particular travel guides. Experienced in building and leading editorial teams, launching new titles, sourcing and commissioning authors, budgeting and scheduling and hands-on editing, including rewriting. Looking for freelance editing work and project management. Equipped with iMac, inDesign (CS3 and CS4) and Quark Xpress 6.5.
6717Senior Commissioning Editor/Freelance EditorFifteen years' experience as a senior commissioning editor at two major trade publishing houses, specialising in commercial fiction, currently freelance editing while looking for a new senior commissioning editor role. Wide experience of commissioning and list management, and an excellent network of contacts among UK and US literary agents and publishers.
6738Academic Booksellier/Online & Print Content EditorAcademic bookseller (6 years) & online/print content editor (4 years +) with editorial team management experience, confident communication skills (translation, proofing, copywriting for online & print media), seeks editorial reference or bookselling/buying role with history/languages/travel focus. Available for immediate start.
6778Financial Research/Publishing ExperienceEditor/proof reader with twenty years’ financial research experience. Experience in document design and layout. Highly literate, with good written communication skills. Good organisational and administration abilities. Used to working under pressure. Looking for a new opportunity in editorial, production or document design, at intermediate to senior level.
6780Publishing Manager/EditorA publishing manager and editor offering over ten years' experience. Jointly published many successful illustrated guidebooks. Has a broad range of publishing skills, and a track record of finding ways to allow good ideas to happen.
6790Commissioning Editor / Senior Editorial RoleTen years experience in publishing, with five as a non-fiction commissioning editor, of which two as publisher of own list. Also a very experienced writer: nine published books, two of which as ghostwriter. I.ideally looking for a senior editorial role, but will also consider any interesting commissioning/editorial/writing projects.
6822Editor & JournalistQualified journalist and newspaper sub-editor, looking to return to publishing/editing. Worked in educational publishing. Currently responsible for publishing holiday brochures. Extremely competent, enthusiastic and positive, proficient in English and grammar, good eye for detail, work to tight deadlines and has managed teams of people.
6828Literary Publishing5 years experience in writing and editing looking for first opportunity within literary publishing house
6829EditorFreelance editor, author and independent publisher seeking full time editorial role or like. Full publishing management skills.
6838Publishing Director, Education & ProfessionalA highly experienced Publishing Director in international and higher education and professional markets. Proven ability in defining and implementing publishing strategy, starting up new, market-focussed programs from scratch to reach target revenue and profitability, and managing established programs to increase revenue and profit. Excellent team development, management, and commercial skills.
6902Children's Publishing Editorial & BrandingLONDON BOOK FAIR
18 years editorial experience creating books, magazines, promotional material for the character licensing and entertainment business sectors. Key skills: team management, resource planning, systems and process management, nurturing relationships with high profile stakeholders. Now looking for the opportunity to expand creativity and continue making a significant contribution in next publishing role.

6943Publishing ManagerHighly motivated and enthusiastic publishing manager with 15 years experience, excellent leadership and organisational skills. Has successfully managed a preschool list, focussing on programme strategy, profitability, schedules and team motivation.
6964EditorLONDON BOOK FAIR
NCTJ qualified journalist, specialist in current affairs, business, transport, culture and tourism.
A successful freelancer with nearly 20 years' experience in newspapers, magazines and books.
6974Editor3 1/2 years academic journals production experience, 2 1/2 years management experience, loves pressure and deadlines, copyediting and proofreading experience, organised, team player, driven and enthusiastic, looking to transfer skills experience and love of literature into books editorial.
7029Senior Manager - Comprehensive BackgroundOver 20 years experience across many departments within publishing. Very good manager, team player, excellent communication and negotiation skills. Has experience of adult and children's books, also licensing and film and TV rights.
Great with PC, comfortable with a MAC. Used to setting and managing budgets, working to deadlines and always with a positive attitude.Looking for any position within publishing.

7035Senior Editorial RoleEight years' experience as a Publishing Manager. Looking for senior editorial position, preferably using relationship management skills. Most recent position was running a specialist antiques and decorative arts list, but has edited crafts and interiors publications among others, and commissioned and managed editorial content for a website. Also an experienced writer.
7090Editor/Project Manager3 years editorial experience in trade and educational publishing, project-managing and developing print and digital products, looking for a creative, challenging next role.
7117Senior Editorial20 years experience in publishing, both in Italy and in the UK, in editorial and production roles. Specialised in trade/highly illustrated books and expert in custom publishing, but very experienced in all publishing fields. Great at working under pressure and to tight budgets and schedules, excellent project management skills. Enthusiastic.
7147Managing EditorManaging Editor with 10 years' experience in journal, magazine, academic and educational book publishing. Accustomed to commissioning and managing print and digital products, experienced in line management of editorial staff and delivery of in-house training. Seeking role as publisher, managing/commissioning editor or similar in Oxford or Midlands.
7162Editor - 4 years experienceLooking to progress into next phase of career and experience new challenges. Happy to work in print, online or with illustrated books.
7179Senior Editorial/Project Management RoleMultilingual with ten years' experience in trade publishing. Looking for senior editorial position that will maximise project management and communication skills. Experienced in building and leading editorial teams. Consistently delivered multiple projects on time and to budget. Also available for freelance copy-editing and proofreading.
7245Editor, Writer and ResearcherSeveral years’ experience working in-house and on a freelance basis in publishing and communications, across a variety of subject areas. Strength lies in ability to make complex and technical copy readable and lucid, always with the target reader in mind, and able to turn around complex briefs to meet tight deadlines.


7271Commissioning Editor/Project ManagerEditor with over 20 years' experience of commissioning and project managing illustrated practical books for the international co-edition market. Looking for either a full-time job or freelance projects. Has a fully equipped home office with an Apple Mac running Quark Xpress 7.3. Also happy to work in house if required.
7277Editorial /Fiction PublishingHighly motivated, detail orientated English Literature post-graduate with 1 year experience as fiction editorial assistant and 3 years experience as Editorial Manager with prestigious academic literary journal. Excellent all rounder looking for next role and keen to further develop a career in fiction publishing.
7298Production Editor/Publishing ManagerAn experienced publishing professional with good knowledge of a range of disciplines within the publishing field, including commissioning, editorial, production and marketing. Possess management and budgetary experience. Recently returned to UK from Australia so looking for permanent role utilising my previous skills as production editor and publishing manager.
7318Senior Commissioning Editor Very experienced non fiction editor looking for Senior/Commissioning/Managing Editor role. Experience of project and staff management and have worked on children's fiction and non fiction and adult reference. Specialist subject is history but worked on subjects ranging from football to global warming.
7343Former Associate Literary Agent/Seeks EditorialFormer associate agent with excellent understanding of book industry and digital industry looking for new role in either agency or digital department of publishing house. Keen to work on new projects and develop new ways to exploit content and develop new authors.
74053 Years Editorial Experience3 years Editorial Experience looking for an Editor role (general/ associate/ assistant/ development) or a project management role within book publishing. Currently works Assisting Editors and Publisher, familiar with finding and receiving proposals from prospective authors, and presenting them at board level.
7438Highly Accomplished Freelance Editor & WriterHighly accomplished, versatile and creative freelance editor and writer seeking freelance, part-time or contract work. Significant expertise gained over many years in books, newspapers, and magazines, working to tight budgets and deadlines. Former page-editor at National Newspaper and desk editor for major publisher. Experienced project manager of ambitious integrated books.
7455Children's Books or Magazines - Editor & WriterAn enthusiastic, creative and versatile Editor and writer
with a passion for publishing and the written word. Currently, working as an International Editor and creative writer for a pre-school children’s magazine, prior book publishing experience. Looking for similar opportunity with either a book or magazine publishers.

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