
Editorial Project Manager
HarperCollins Publishers
- Closing: 11:00am, 20th Oct 2021 BST
Perks and benefits
Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
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8.66 (30137)
Job Description
Manage the delivery of a suite of editorial projects (across both print and digital) from the Home Learning, Reference and Language areas of the business. The Editorial Project Manager will be responsible for managing all editorial stages from project set-up to final (print or file) supply. This role will work as part of a team of Editors
Key Accountabilities
Overseeing all editorial aspects of the project
Engaging and managing external suppliers for authoring, peer reviewing, copyediting, proofreading, illustrating, acquiring permission, typesetting, design, and project management.
Deliver projects (print and digital) to time, budget and a high standard
Estimate and create costings and adhere to plant spend during project
Consult and work with publishers on product, editorial and design briefs
Review draft manuscripts, commission peer review and liaise with author over revisions
Consult with designers to develop design template and deliver sample materials that meet agreed brief
Keep accurate and up-to-date records of any errors and omissions reported
Ensure all assets are received from external suppliers for archiving
Liaise with other departments – Contracts, Sales, Marketing and Production – to provide timely information
Production of sales and marketing materials
Person Specification
Project management experience
General editorial skills
Freelancer management.
Knowledge of digital publishing
Knowledge or experience of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator
Skills and disposition
Skilled editor
A keen interest in geography, languages and education.
Eye for detail
Communication
Proactive problem solver
Excellent time management
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Senior Recruitment Manager at Kally.simmonds@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Removing bias from the hiring process
Applications closed Wed 20th Oct 2021
Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review
Applications closed Wed 20th Oct 2021