Job DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for an Editor I to join our Theatre and Performance Studies list at Routledge to work on a broad range of both professional and academic titles including books on Theatre Studies, Musical Theatre, Political Theatre, World Theatre, Theatre History, Dance, and Performance Studies.
You will continue to grow the Theatre and Performance Studies list by developing a strong commissioning strategy in line with overall team objectives, including developing an awareness of the academic and professional market and competitor strengths/weaknesses to take advantage of any gaps and opportunities in the market.The role will involve working closely with the existing Theatre and Performance Studies editors and authors.
It will also involve liaison with editorial colleagues across the wider Humanities and Media Arts teams and other internal departments such as production, marketing, rights, and sales to champion our titles and ensure our publishing goals are met.Location:The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model.
We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, or Blackfriars, London, to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required.
Time spent in the office is likely to range from 10%-80% of working hours.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.Closing date for applications: Friday 29th November 2024.What you'll be doing:Meeting annual commissioning and revenue goals, commissioning new books and revisions of backlist titles across a range of text types that respond to market needs;Work alongside editorial assistants to ensure that manuscripts are submitted on time and handed over to production on schedule, and that publication dates are met;Identifying market needs and recruiting authors to write books that meet said needs; evaluating book proposals for quality, content and market viability;Proposing quality projects to publishing committee, including compiling an internal proposal document and preliminary financial costing;Negotiating contract terms with authors and/or their representatives to arrive at favorable agreements;Co-managing an extensive backlist of Theatre and Performance Studies titles, and proposing revisions where appropriate;Working closely with two other Theatre and Performance Studies editors to develop and maintain strategy for the Theatre and Performance Studies list as a part of the overall strategy of the Humanities and Media Arts department;Working closely with authors, and editorial, production, marketing and sales colleagues to ensure that goals are met.QualificationsWhat we're looking for:Experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all aspects of the textbook and professional book publishing process;A self-starter who can work quickly and independently, while liaising effectively with team members globally;Excellent written and verbal communication skills,Highly organised with the ability to proactively prioritise your workload Detail-orientedA financial focus and ability to budget and analyse financial dataExperience commissioning and negotiating contract terms is highly desirable;A general interest in the subject area would be welcomed but is not a requirement.Additional InformationWhat we offer in return:At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working.
You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people.
We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable.
We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.UK Benefits:An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.25 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off each year for your birthday3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year4 paid volunteering days each yearEmployee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being supportBonus schemeShare Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.Pension schemeLife assurance, plus optical and medical care.Training And Professional Development:We're passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals.
We'll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support, and coaching that will get you where you want to be.Interview process:Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation.
Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person.
Typically, we'd then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.