Job Description

Palgrave Macmillan specialises in cutting-edge academic books in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It publishes monographs, journals, textbooks, professional and reference works, in subjects ranging from Political Science, Economics and History, to Literature, Linguistics and Business.

Job title: Editor (Film & TV Studies)

Location: Kings Cross, London (Hybrid Working)

Full Time, 12 Month Fixed Term Vacancy

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 11th July 2023

Palgrave Macmillan is a global cross-market publisher specializing in cutting-edge academic books. We publish monographs, journals, textbooks, professional and reference works, in print and online. In subjects ranging from Political Science, Economics and History, to Literature, Linguistics and Business, the list contains original works by many of the foremost scholars, writers and editors in the world, including Nobel laureates and internationally recognized experts.

Palgrave Macmillan is looking for a motivated Editor to join the Film, Culture and Media team on a 1 year FTC in a maternity cover capacity.

The Editor will be responsible for acquiring and publishing a programme of research monographs, Handbooks, Palgrave Pivots and upper-level textbooks, to ensure the strategic growth of the Film and TV Studies list and enhance Palgrave\'s reputation as a market leader in the humanities.

The ideal candidate will be target-minded, energetic, and driven. They will be a creative self-starter who has a deep understanding of academic publishing, with a high level of commercial awareness and exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Seek out new authors and books: actively research ideas, topics, and people for potential books and book series in line with the list and company strategy.
• Identify and drive forward new areas for growth; be highly aware of and motivated by changes in the wider publishing landscape, such as digital transformation and the move towards Open Access.
• Evaluate proposals and manuscripts to determine commercial viability, audience, and market; offer editorial feedback.
• Negotiate the acquisition/contract process with authors, signing an agreed number of new titles each year.
• Manage the front-list and series associated with the assigned subject area, and maintain profitable relationships with book series editors, authors, and advisors
• Manage the back-list, making decisions on publishing potential new editions of successful titles
• Remain a point of contact for authors throughout the publication process
• Attend academic conferences and conduct campus visits to meet new authors as well as to promote and build the Palgrave brand within the research community
• Liaise with global editorial colleagues as well as production, sales, marketing, and publicity.

Skills, Qualification and Experience:

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study
• Substantial publishing experience in an editorial acquisition capacity and/or in an academic publishing environment
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be numerate and IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail
• Be able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and be able to work on own initiative
• Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems, queries, and opportunities
• Have excellent team-working skills to deal with people within the company and externally at all levels
• Strong presentation skills

Desirable

• Be a diplomatic and assertive individual who is able to work with demanding stake-holders
• Be flexible, able to work in a multi-cultural environment, and show a commercial/entrepreneurial spirit

This role will be a hybrid position based in our London offices offering core hours.

At Springer Nature, we\'re committed to creating a great working environment which includes the benefits you receive, opportunities for you to develop your skills and ways to get to know your colleagues. Some of these include:
that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy * Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance

• 24 hour access to our learning and development platform Leap and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills
• An excellent benefits package

Further information about life at Springer Nature will be shared during the interview process.

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations.

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