Education Books Editor Position at Routledge (Melbourne)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Education Books Editor to join our team at Routledge in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to commission and publish high-quality books on the Australian and New Zealand market.
Key Responsibilities
* Commissioning books for the Education list to meet annual targets and revenue goals
* Actively seeking out new authors and commissioning new professional titles and textbooks
* Working with an Editorial Assistant to ensure manuscripts are submitted on time and handed over to production on schedule
* Identifying market needs and recruiting authors to write books that meet these needs
* Evaluating book proposals and soliciting peer reviews
* Proposing suitable projects to the publishing committee and negotiating contract terms with authors
* Working closely with authors and internal teams to ensure that goals are met
Requirements
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent networking skills
* Experience working in academic publishing in an editorial role; book commissioning experience preferred
* Ability to organise and prioritise numerous tasks
* Excellent team-working skills
* Ability to work with demanding stakeholders in a diplomatic manner
* Resourceful and proactive attitude
* Good publishing business awareness
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
* Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills
* Experience travelling independently
About Us
Taylor & Francis is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business. We create unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world.
At Taylor & Francis, we empower learners, thinkers, and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives.
What We Offer
* An excellent work/life balance with a flexible working culture
* 20 days (pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, increasing to 25 days upon completion of 2 years service
* 4 paid volunteering days each year
* Superannuation and Group Life Insurance
* Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
* Performance bonus
* Share Match plan
Additional Information
You must have the right to work and live in Australia.
The successful candidate will need to live within a commutable distance of our office in Melbourne.
Some travel around Australia and New Zealand will be expected.