Routledge Book Commissioning Editor

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 to hire a **Commissioning Edito**r in our **Books Editorial Team** in **Australia** to work on our growing portfolio of scholarly books and textbooks in the **Humanities and Media Arts.**

The Editor will commission new books from authors based in Australia and New Zealand to help expand our academic book publishing programme.

You will be an important member of the team in helping us drive revenue and growth for the region and for Taylor & Francis’ books business.

**What you’ll be doing**:
Help us progress human progress through knowledge As a** Books Commissioning Editor **you will aid in our mission by:

- Developing and growing the Humanities and Media Arts academic book publishing programme in Australia and New Zealand.
- In consultation with the Senior Publisher, you’ll meet annual commissioning and revenue goals by commissioning new textbooks and research monographs that respond to current market and research needs;
- You’ll work closely with an editorial assistant to meet annual frontlist publishing plans by ensuring that authors deliver quality manuscripts and these are sent to production on time;
- Extensive research of the Humanities and Media Arts markets through campus calling and conference attendance throughout Australia and New Zealand;
- You’ll liaise closely 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 preferred;
- Academic book commissioning experience would be an advantage;
- A background in Humanities and Media Arts not necessary but would be an advantage;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills;
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, increasing to 25 days upon completion of 2 years services, plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Superannuation and Group Life Insurance
- Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
- Performance bonus
- Share Match - plan that matches every company share purchased with two free shares

**Additional Information**:

- ** You must have the right to work and live in **Australia**.
- 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 Melbourne, Australia will be required
- Some travel within Australia and New Zealand will be required for this role

**Training And Professional Development**:
We’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want