Commissioning Editor - Books

Job Description

Are you passionate about publishing and driving real-world impact through scholarly content? Emerald Publishing is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Commissioning Editor (Books) to join our team.

As a Commissioning Editor, you will manage and develop an allocated portfolio, focusing on commissioning high-quality content. You will foster and manage editor relationships for standalone titles and serials, ensuring alignment with subject areas and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of Emerald’s real-world content strategy.

Location: We perform at our best when we feel trusted and are able to choose an approach to working that suits us best, which is why we are a remote-first company. However, we also believe in face to face collaboration, and our UK colleagues meet once a month for team time and quarterly for company get togethers in our Leeds office, so we ask that you be within a commutable distance that you are comfortable with in order to attend the office on those occasions.

Day to day we’ll trust you to:   

• Commission and manage a diverse portfolio of books.
• Build and maintain strong editor relationships.
• Expand networks within relevant subject communities.
• Act as an advocate for the imprint and Emerald brand.
• Create strategic plans for your subject specialism.

You’ll need to have:   

About You

You will possess excellent communication and commissioning skills, coupled with a robust knowledge of publishing and expertise in your allocated subject area. Your ability to expand your network and advocate for Emerald will be crucial in delivering impactful, real-world content.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven commissioning and editorial experience.
• Strong knowledge of the publishing industry and relevant subject specialism.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• Passion for aligning content with SDGs and real-world impact.

What’s in it for you?

At Emerald, we value our people. Becoming a part of our team means you’ll join a trusting and flexible environment and we've been flexified so you can trust that we're a truly flexible workplace. All we ask is that you attend the office once a month to come together with work colleagues. You'll also have numerous opportunities to progress your career, as well as access to professional development and the opportunity to learn new skills.

You’ll receive a wide range of benefits, such as 38 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, remote flexible working, a discretionary performance bonus, 6% pension contribution and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance such as a working from home allowance. You can check out a full list of our benefits here.

Roles are advertised at a benchmarked market median rate. Offers will be made within a range of the median, depending on skills and experience.

Please note - Applicants must be authorized to work in the UK without restrictions or sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Emerald Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our applicants. If you would like to request any accommodations/adjustments from application through to interview stages, please complete the relevant section within the application or contact us at peopleteam@emerald.com and let us know.