Editorial manager, Sydney

Murdoch Books

Murdoch Books, Australia’s market-leading lifestyle publisher and a division of Allen & Unwin, is seeking an editorial manager based in Crows Nest, Sydney.

Reporting to the head of editorial, you’ll manage the editorial process for a range of illustrated and mono titles. To thrive in this role, you’ll be a great communicator who loves working collaboratively and managing multiple stakeholders’ needs. You’ll be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle various tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Specific tasks include creating and overseeing book schedules, managing freelancers, author care, critically assessing manuscripts, structural and line editing, and collaborating with the in-house publishing, design and production teams.

Ideally the successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ editorial experience in illustrated books, preferably with exposure to food and drink titles. You’ll be highly proficient in MS Word/Excel and Adobe InDesign and Acrobat. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a full-time or minimum 4 day/week permanent position.

We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, and those from every religious, ethnic and socioeconomic background. Murdoch Books celebrates a diverse range of voices in our books and in our workplace.

If you can demonstrate you possess the relevant attributes, please forward a copy of your CV and a covering letter to jobs@allenandunwin.com, quoting ‘Editorial Manager Murdoch Books’ in the subject line. Applications close 31st January 2025.

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