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Editor – Computer Science, Books

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary :

We are looking for an Editor 1 or Editor 2 for our Computer Science list in the Books division. You will be responsible for commissioning, developing, and publishing books to help grow the list in the areas of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. You’ll work closely with the Publisher to identify commissioning strategies to continue the momentum of the list and be the main point of contact for all authors and editors on the list. Additionally, you’ll liaise with production, marketing, sales, royalties, and other departments on matters concerning books in the list. You will be self-motivated, organized, able to manage you own workload, and be able to work to deadlines. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic and growing Computer Science books team.

Closing date: 1st October 2021

What you’ll be doing:

* Commissioning and publishing quality products to agreed revenue, profitability, and growth targets

* Presenting proposals to publisher for contract sign-off

* Negotiating and drawing up contracts for Author and Senior Publisher signature

* Managing authors through the writing process, dealing with queries, and guidance on the publishing process

* Researching new areas for development, including commissioning new series and/or series editors, as needed

* Traveling to conferences and universities to meet with current authors and new prospects

* Liaising with marketing to plan overall strategy for the list and campaigns for individual products

* Liaising with production to see books through to publication

* Working with the Editorial Assistant on the list

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