Book Commissioning Editor

2 weeks ago

Singapore AFTERHURST LIMITED Full time

**_Company Description _**:
**_Informa _**_is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. _

**_Taylor & Francis _**_is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798. _
- Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you. _

**_Job Description _**:

- Routledge (part of the Taylor and Francis Group) is looking for a Commissioning Editor to help grow our portfolio of research volumes and textbooks in Social Sciences/Asian Studies - covering politics/IR, sociology, history, linguistics, and media studies. _
- The Editor will commission new titles from authors based in the Asia Pacific region to help expand our academic book publishing programme. _

**_What you'll be doing: _**
- _Your job responsibilities may include the following but not limited to: _
- _In consultation with the Senior Publisher, meet demanding annual commissioning and revenue goals, commissioning new research monographs, handbooks and textbooks that respond to current market and research needs. _
- _Meet annual frontlist plans, working closely with an editorial assistant to ensure that manuscript submission, production, and publishing deadlines are met. _
- _Extensive research of the Social Science/Asian Studies markets through virtual and in-person campus calling and conference attendance throughout Asia Pacific. _
- _Close liaison with authors, series editors, as well as internal colleagues in editorial, production, marketing, and sales. _

**_Qualifications _**:
**_What we're looking for: _**
- _Degree level or equivalent professional qualification preferred. _
- _Experience working in academic publishing in an editorial role; book commissioning experience would be an advantage. _
- _Ability to organise and prioritise numerous tasks and to work on your own initiative. _
- _Excellent team-working skills to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels. _
- _Ability to work with demanding stakeholders in a diplomatic and assertive manner. _
- _A resourceful and proactive attitude in dealing with problems and queries. _
- _Good publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quickly. _
- _Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a sharp eye for detail. _
- _Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills. _
- _A background in Social Sciences is not necessary but would be an advantage. _

**_Additional Information _**:

- At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. _

**_What we offer in return: _**
- _An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture _
- _20 days(pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, plus an extra day off for your birthday _
- _4 paid volunteering days each year _
- _Paid sick leave of 14 days _
- _Under the local company’s healthcare insurance plan with an option for the participation of other family members at the employee’s expense _
- _Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support _
- _Performance bonus _
- _Share Match - plan that matches every company share purchased with two free shares _
- _Annual health screening for employee and spouse, optical and medical care _

**_Additional Information: _**
- _Flexible working is offered with this role (be that remote, in the office or hybrid), however the ability to attend in-person events or training in Singapore office will be required _

**_Training And Professional Development: _**
- We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and

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