Job Vacancies
Editor – Posted November 25
Search Press is the largest specialist art and craft book publisher in the world. We are an independent, award-winning company, publishing an exciting range of practical titles on subjects ranging from patchwork to pottery and from watercolour to weaving. Our ultimate aim is to help our readers find joy in creativity, and we lovingly design each one of our bestselling books and card decks to provide inspiring, practical guidance as clearly and thoughtfully as possible.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a creative and highly organised Editor to join our friendly team of 11 in Tunbridge Wells. Working closely with the Managing Editor and Designers, you will be responsible for project managing an exciting list of practical art and craft books, taking books through from initial planning of the content and design through to print-ready copy, and ensuring good communication throughout with the Design, Publicity, Production and Sales & Marketing teams. The job is varied and creative: you will liaise with out-of-house illustrators, proofreaders and pattern checkers, copy-edit your projects and create marketing copy, plus you’ll organise both inhouse and remote photography.
The successful applicant will have at least three years’ editorial experience and be confident with the use of InDesign and a range of IT applications. They should combine meticulous editorial and copy writing skills with a creative flair and a good eye for design, and an interest in art and craft would be an advantage.
The role is a full-time permanent position with a competitive salary per annum, commensurate with experience and will be based full time in our Tunbridge Wells office.
Search Press offers the following competitive benefits package:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days holiday
- Profit share bonus
- Private health insurance
- Free lunch, tea and coffee provided
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free and easy parking
- Electric car charge point on site
- Walking distance to a mainline train station
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter, explaining why you are perfect for this job to samw@searchpress.com
