Commissioning Editor Job Description
Commissioning editor
provides leadership to the foreign-language Writers, Sub Editors and Artworkers, ensuring they are inspired, engaged and motivated.
Commissioning Editor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Conduct extensive research, constantly striving for interesting information that will work on a global level
Thoroughly comb through as many platforms as possible to unearth interesting personalities
Liaise with MR PORTER country representatives weekly and update Features team on any new collaborations, launches, products, celebrities or important events in their territory which will require or could benefit from editorial support
Evaluate proposals and manuscripts to determine commercial viability, audience, and market
Developing a strategy to ensure sustainable growth of the list in line with the wider divisional and company strategy
Negotiate the acquisition/contract process with authors, signing an agreed number of new titles each year
Serve as a project manager for each book project, coordinating delivery date, manuscript formatting, production workflows, and author management to ensure publication targets are met each year
Attend academic conferences and conduct campus visits to meet new authors to promote and build the Palgrave brand in the geography market
Liaise with global editorial colleagues production, sales, marketing, and publicity
Work with an editorial assistant to ensure high-quality list management
Commissioning Editor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Commissioning Editor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the commissioning editor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Law, Publishing, Education, Management, Acquisition, Chemistry, Science, Legal, Guidance, Communication
Skills for Commissioning Editor
Desired skills for commissioning editor include:
Second language is desirable
Foreign languages desirable
Productions
Africa and Asia
Middle East
Second language
ELT market
ELT markets and the secondary segment
Editorial process
Trends in entertainment and comedy in terms of programmes
Desired experience for commissioning editor includes:
Must have strong contacts within fashion/entertainment
You will have forensic attention towards research
Strong publishing or equivalent experience
Strong publishing or equivalent experience (at least 3-4 years)
Attend academic conferences and conduct campus visits to meet new authors to promote and build the Palgrave brand in North America
Knowledge of ELT markets and secondary segments
Commissioning Editor Examples
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Commissioning Editor Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a commissioning editor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for commissioning editor
- Liaising with other in-house teams — marketing, sales and production staff — during the process
- Dealing with the administration of work commissioned to freelance editors/proofreaders and designers, and checking the corrections that come in from freelance editors/proofreaders
- Proofreading manuscripts
- Evaluating submissions and making recommendations on their publication to senior editorial staff
- Work with other genres across commissioning to help deliver related programming (eg
- Commission appropriate ELT content and manage successful content development
- Commission authors and work closely with overseas markets, and the in-house or freelance project team to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Collaborate with in-house Operations, Production, Sales and Marketing teams, and overseas markets to ensure that the publishing meets the needs of the key audience and stakeholders
- Ensure publishing has the right specification, look and feel
- Understand and manage a project P&L
Qualifications for commissioning editor
- At least 3 years of English language teaching experience
- Formal ELT/TEFL qualification
- Good knowledge and proficiency using different types of computer systems and software, especially Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent organisational skills and an ability to prioritise conflicting demands
- Knowledge of the Australian educational system
- The challenge of managing and growing a list with high growth potential
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of commissioning editor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for commissioning editor
- Work closely with overseas markets, and the in-house or freelance project team to develop quality material that meets the needs of the key markets and is produced on schedule and within budget
- Collaborate with the Publisher, Product, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Production stakeholders to ensure the publishing meets the needs of the key audience and is aligned with pre-press investment
- Train and mentor employees
- Review processes and make recommendations, as necessary
- Any other duties than can reasonably be expected of you
- Research, commission, project manage and edit the ITIL and RESILIA publishing programmes, in co-ordination with the ITSM and RESILIA Product teams and the ITSM and RESILIA Marketing Lead
- Work closely with the Production Editor, the Digital team and TSO to ensure timely publication of commissioned material to the required standard
- Develop a deep understanding of ITSM and cyber security, gain knowledge of competing products, research the marketplace, and identify new ideas, pertinent topics, and relevant subject areas and issues to drive new content and find innovative and appropriate ways to deliver it
- Develop and follow up on potential leads and opportunities within ITSM and cyber security, support business development activities, and identify potential authors, reviewers, and contributors
- Support the translations strategy and ensure that all commissioned content has been considered and discussed with the Translations Manager, is suitable for production in print and/or online, and can be repurposed for various content forms
Qualifications for commissioning editor
- A part-time position, 3 days per week role, based in vibrant South Yarra, Melbourne
- Must have worked at producer/executive producer level in scripted comedy production
- Enthusiastic reader
- Previous acquisitions editor or other publishing experience a plus but not required
- Must have worked as a Producer or Executive Producer in drama production
- The ability to demonstrate a high degree of editorial judgement in the execution of programmes, exceptional personal integrity and insight into Channel 4 brand values, particularly in relation to the programme genre
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of commissioning editor. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for commissioning editor
- Work closely with the Community Engagement Manager to develop content
- Ensure commissioned content is supported with supporting documentation contracts and that authors are properly managed
- Building and maintaining excellent relationships with society partners
- Working closely with editors and societies to grow the impact, visibility and usage of your titles
- Negotiating contract terms for titles, taking responsibility for successful renewal or renegotiation
- Managing financial performance of titles on your list, including price-setting, budgeting and expenditure decisions
- Attending editorial board and society meetings relevant conferences, and presenting reports
- Assisting with business development through subject area growth and investigating leads
- Builds and maintains high-quality relationships with authors, to include commissioning new authors, negotiating contract terms, and ensuring continued engagement with publishing strategy and future development plans
- Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, in-scope delivery of components of a proposition/product/service lifecycle whilst ensuring the publishing process, customer support, and sales and marketing activity is appropriate, timely and of high quality
Qualifications for commissioning editor
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- Evidence of successfully engaging with a range of internal/external stakeholders in the sporting industries for example agents, associations, production houses and talent
- At least 3 years of English language teaching experience, preferably in a secondary setting
- Strong publishing experience
- Management experience of cross-functional teams
- Experience of complex multi-dependent projects
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of commissioning editor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for commissioning editor
- Contribute to sales and marketing plans, gathering feedback and testimonials from customers to optimise the sales of products and services
- Collect market intelligence on competitors and provide analysis and interpretation of this intelligence
- Carry out market studies to feed into product development pipelines and to aid development of business cases for new products and enhancements
- Commission new content across multiple market sectors ensuring the most appropriate author/provider is identified to deliver high quality content which meets customer expectations in a timely manner
- Presenting new product proposals for looseleaf content to the publishing committee, sometimes with a digital first approach
- Manage the commissioning process to schedule and budget, working closely with authors and other Development teams
- Keep abreast of new technology/online trends within the tax and accounting community
- Source and research relevant trends/looks for Living etc
- Present Style Deco feature ideas relevant to the season at Planning meetings
- Plan the potential cover image in conjunction with the Editor and Senior team
Qualifications for commissioning editor
- A strong focus on digital content and product creation
- Experience of commissioning content for digital products
- The ability to translate market and customer needs into commercially successful product
- Experience of working independently within a team
- Understanding of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) market and requirements
- Be determinedly market-focused, with a flair for identifying emerging trends on Higher Education courses and an ability to prioritise tasks relating to the most commercially profitable projects
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of commissioning editor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for commissioning editor
- Brief the stylist ensuring the stylist works up sketches and mood boards for each shot
- Source, brief and commission photographer
- Source and book locations
- Ensure cover image, copy and images are delivered to the deadline
- Ensure budgets are adhered to
- Acquiring and inviting appropriate projects in assigned subject areas and evaluate unsolicited submissions
- A relevant tertiary qualification such as Science, Communication etc or equivalent management/leadership experience
- A minimum of three years’ experience in book publishing, especially acquisitions, and an understanding of science and publishing industry trends
- Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, calculate risk, problem solve and manage resources
- Ability to build and maintain high-trust, respected and collaborative working relationships
Qualifications for commissioning editor
- Have a passion to develop commercially successful products that stand-out in a competitive marketplace
- Strong awareness of how to prioritise work
- High standards of author and customer care
- High quality content commissioned and delivered to deadline and budget
- Attention to detail and complete finisher
- Great customer and author feedback