Editor, Children's BooksHarperCollins Publishers Australia3.85 reviews·View all jobsSydney NSWEditing & Publishing (Advertising, Arts & Media)Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsPosted 1d agoQuick applyHarperCollins Publishers has an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join the Children's Books division in the role of Editor. This is a full-time position, based at our head office in Sydney's CBD.The purpose of the role is to edit and project-manage a range of children's book titles, including picture books, children's fiction, and YA.Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :
- Guide authors when they are revising
Write reader's reports, if requiredStructural editing and copy editing, following house styleProofreadingSet up and adhere to each book's schedule and budgetsReview and create metadataCheck copyright permissionsCompose an internal design brief, in consultation with publisherOther duties as required
The successful candidate will possess:- At least 2 years' experience project-managing and editing books in a book publishing company
Superior working knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spellingKeen general knowledgeGreat attention to detailStrong written and verbal skillsDemonstrated experience in structural editing, copy editing and proofreadingTo be effective in this role you will have exemplary editorial skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and be positive and self-motivated, with a key interest in children's books.At HarperCollins ANZ we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invite candidates of all ages, races, religions, genders, sexual orientation and people with disability to apply for this or any other advertised role on offer.If this sounds like you, apply now! Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as an Editor?What's your expected annual base salary?
Company profileHarperCollins Publishers3.8·5 reviewsHarperCollins occupies a unique place in Australian and New Zealand publishing. In both nations we are the oldest publisher - with a heritage dating back to the bush ballads and school books of the late nineteenth century - and the most forward thinking in terms of our transition to the global digital world of today.Through the decades, our publishing has been distinguished by a commitment to quality and creativity plus an innate understanding of what Australians and New Zealanders want to read and how. Authors and their work have always been at the heart of our company - without authors there would be no HarperCollins. Publishing is a highly collaborative business: everyone in the company contributes in some way to maximising our author's work.Our company has an equally long heritage globally and indeed today we are able to work more closely than ever before with colleagues around the world to ensure that our local titles are exploited internationally. The modern-day HarperCollins Publishers was founded in 1989 by the amalgamation of three proud publishing houses - Harper & Row (founded in New York in 1817), William Collins (founded in Glasgow in 1819) and Angus & Robertson (founded in Sydney in the 1880s).Source: this is an extract from the company's own websiteHarperCollins occupies a unique place in Australian and New Zealand publishing. In both nations we are the oldest publisher - with a heritage dating back to the bush ballads and school books of the late nineteenth century - and the most forward thinking in terms of our transition to the global digital world of today.Through the decades, our publishing has been distinguished by a commitment to quality and creativity plus an innate understanding of what Australians and New Zealanders want to read and how. Authors and their work have always been at the heart of our company - without authors there would be no HarperCollins. Publishing is a highly collaborative business: everyone in the company contributes in some way to maximising our author's work.Our company has an equally long heritage globally and indeed today we are able to work more closely than ever before with colleagues around the world to ensure that our local titles are exploited internationally. The modern-day HarperCollins Publishers was founded in 1989 by the amalgamation of three proud publishing houses - Harper & Row (founded in New York in 1817), William Collins (founded in Glasgow in 1819) and Angus & Robertson (founded in Sydney in the 1880s).Source: this is an extract from the company's own websiteMore about this company Report this job advertBe carefulDon't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Learn how to protect yourself
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