Commissioning editor / senior commissioning editor, Plays

Working energetically, efficiently and to a high standard of editorial accuracy, your role is to commission the very best new writing and publish plays (often to very short timescales ready for opening nights at theatres) from writers from all over the world. In addition you will be responsible for maintaining a large backlist of highly prestigious writers. Sitting within the Plays department of the Methuen Drama team, this role is part of Bloomsbury Academic division and reports to the Senior Publisher for Plays. The Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor is responsible for both commissioning new plays as well as maintaining a large backlist of plays, play anthologies and play collections. Responsibilities

• Reading and responding to manuscripts in a timely manner
• Liaising with authors, theatres, agents and internal departments
• Negotiating contracts with agents and authors and special sales deals with theatres
• Overseeing new titles through the production process, on time and to budget
• Maintaining accurate copy and information on internal systems
• Attending press nights and launch events where required, representing Methuen Drama in professional settings
• Assist the Drama Online team with editorial queries
  
  Are you an experienced publishing professional with a love of theatre? Combine your passion for plays and print in this exciting role!, A demonstrable knowledge and passion for contemporary theatre
• Experience within the publishing industry, or related skills in licensing, estate management or work within a literary agent
• Understanding of the theatre industry, specifically in relation to plays and drama
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Experience of project management and juggling workload
• Flexibility and a can-do' attitude
• Exceptional editorial skills with an eye for detail
• Experience within the publishing industry is not essential, however proven knowledge and passion for theatre is
Additional information The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based/3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesday and Thursdays.