Think Selection is delighted to be working with a well-established independent trade publishing company to appoint a Commissioning Editor for its fiction list.

As Commissioning Editor, you'll be responsible for acquiring commercial fiction titles in the genres of Fantasy and Romantasy. You’ll review submissions, identify titles suitable for acquisition, present proposals to internal stakeholders and negotiate acquisitions.

You’ll maintain relationships with literary agents and authors and identify new writing for the list. The role also involves coordinating with colleagues in production, sales, marketing and publicity so that each title progresses smoothly from acquisition to publication.

You’ll carry out structural and line editing and guide titles through the process towards production. This includes briefing cover concepts, writing cover copy and preparing metadata.

This opportunity will suit someone with around two to three years’ experience in trade fiction publishing who enjoys working closely with authors and who has strong knowledge of the commercial fantasy and romantasy markets.

The role is based in London with hybrid working included and a competitive salary. For more information or to apply, please send your CV and current salary or expectations to Danny Parnes at Think Selection – danny@thinkselection.com - the recruitment partner handling this search - and we will come back to you.

Our client has indicated that interviews will start soon, so please register your interest ASAP. Many thanks.

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