Commissioning Editor

• Scout, acquire and edit commercially successful romance titles for the Pan Fiction list, working proactively with authors and agents
• Actively monitor and interpret market data and reader trends (including social media platforms) to inform acquisitions and develop creative publishing ideas, including IP projects
• Build and nurture relationships with authors, agents and in-house colleagues
• Read and report on submissions
• Draft, negotiate and finalize contracts for new acquisitions
• Manage all of your titles from acquisition through to publication and beyond, including structural and line editing, pitching and presenting, writing TI sheets, briefing covers, drafting copy, database management, sales and insight reporting and other associated publishing tasks
• Work closely with the design, production, sales, rights and communications teams to effectively publish, launch and promote titles

• Experience of working in the publishing industry and an in-depth knowledge of the romance market, displaying clear commercial instinct and an understanding of what sells
• Experience of acquiring and publishing commercial fiction, ideally in romance or a closely related genre
• An excellent knowledge of the editorial process from start to finish, and the skills to complete structural and line edits to a high standard, as well as experience of contributing to edits for US-originated books
• The ability to negotiate financially viable and favourable contracts with external parties while building and maintaining long-lasting, trusting relationships
• Excellent administration skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and manage workflow to deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with authors, agents and in-house teams
• The ability to effectively prioritize and shift focus in response to business needs, while maintaining thorough attention to detail
• Demonstrated interest in exploring and leveraging new technologies (e.g., AI) to streamline processes for greater operational efficiency

Awareness of and a passion for the self-publishing landscape

• 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced family pay and leave
• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
• Season ticket loan/advance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
• Christmas club savings
• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch