Project Editor

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Job description

Project Editor

12-month (minimum) maternity cover, starting Dec 21/Jan 22

Hay House is the UK's leading publisher of non-fiction, digital products and online courses in the personal development, holistic health and spirituality space. We're looking for an experienced project editor to work closely with authors across a range of exciting and innovative books and audio products. This is a key role within the editorial team and would suit someone with a minimum of five years' experience in an editorial role, ideally in a book publishing environment.

The role involves:

• Managing frontlist and repackage titles through all stages of the editorial workflow, from raw manuscript to approval of files for print.
• Managing frontlist audiobook products, from studio booking and briefing narrators, to approving final audio files and ensuring metadata is up to date.
• Developing ideas for and commissioning new audio content for the trade and Hay House audio app in collaboration with commissioning editors and other departments.
• Writing engaging, relevant and informative copy for a variety of platforms.
• Building/maintaining excellent relationships with authors, and internal and external colleagues.

You will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in English is mandatory for this role.
• A meticulous eye for detail and accuracy, and a strong visual sense.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise your workload effectively and work to tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
• Creative thinking skills - from sourcing ideas for audio products to day-to-day problem solving.
• The ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative and flexible way.
• Knowledge of the mind, body, spirit field and proficiency in InDesign, Asana, Biblio and MS Office would be advantageous.

If you fulfil the above requirements and are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and cover letter by an email via the button below.

Hay House employs people on the basis of their abilities and we welcome applications from any individual, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.

Closing date for applications: 3 December 2021.