The core role of the Book Editor is to edit, proof-read, format and write professional content for non-fiction work that we publish.
The Book Editor will be part of our growing team to produce engaging and inspiring books.
If you're interested in applying for this role, it's important to be aware that this role requires professional writing experience and ability to deliver high quality written material in British English.
The Ideal Candidate is someone who:
- A strong writer that loves reading and writing content
- Has the ability to understand and translate an author's ideas into a professionally edited book
- Passionate about books and editing manuscripts that reflect the author and the book's style
- Has experience with writing in a professional role and is motivated by seeing the results of their work
- Strong attention to detail to ensure all wording included is accurate and at a professional standard
- Technical in nature and able to learn formatting and advanced settings in Google Workspace, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience of the APA Style Guide
- Lifelong learner that loves a challenge to continually improve and learn more
General Responsibilities
- Edit Book Manuscripts for our Clients to our High Quality and Professional Standards
- Proof-Read and Quality Check Book Manuscripts for our Clients to our High Quality and Professional Standards
- Format Book Manuscripts to a High Quality ready for print distribution
- Proof-Read and Quality Check Formatted Books for our Clients to our High Quality and Professional Standards
- Lead and participate in Zoom meetings with clients to present the Editing process, ask questions and gather information on their specific needs
- Give suggestions for changes to client's manuscripts and rewrite content where needed
- Create compelling chapter titles, blurbs and descriptions
- Write high quality materials for books and other written content as required
- Conduct research and analysis to create the best book manuscripts
- Provide a high quality customer service to authors, answer their questions and provide support as needed
- Demonstrate excellent project management and organisation skills to manage workflow, with multiple clients running concurrently
- Make suggestions for ideas and potential improvements to our processes to boost efforts and results
- Stay up to date with industry trends and tools that will make efforts more successful
- Work as part of a team to deliver professional, bestselling books
- Miscellaneous tasks to support the team
Required Competences:
Role Specific:
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge and skills of professional writing for published materials
- Have an eye for detail and accuracy to spot and resolve errors
- Proficiency with Google Workspace including technical setup and advanced features
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat including technical setup and advanced features
- Demonstrate excellent project management and organisation skills to balance multiple projects at the same time
- Eager to learn about book publishing and writing styles for non-fiction books
- Ability to speak and write with professional English to engage our clients and deliver High Quality Editing & Formatting
- Have an eye for attention to detail and accuracy to ensure high quality content and communication with all parties
- Committed to continuous improvement and strives to get their Editing & Formatting work to the highest quality
Company-wide:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be fluent in English
- Collaborative working style and team-player attitude, supporting other team members where required
- Eager to learn, ability to take on feedback and open for growth and development.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and prioritize tasks while working independently
- Demonstrate a solution-focused mindset and ability to think quickly and use initiative to come up with solutions
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven work environment
- Approachable and encouraging personality to build rapport easily with others
- Passionate attitude towards promoting company culture and about book publishing
