EDITOR

Posted Monday 26 May 2025 at 2 : 00 pm | Expires Monday 16 June 2025 at 1 : 59 pm

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital, and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Summit Books, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Bundyi, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.au .

Type : Editorial Team

Status : Full time

The Job Profile

We have a n exciting opportunity for apassionate reader with excellent communication & interpersonal skills, and an eye for detail to join the team in t he position of Editor , based in Sydney. In this role you will help us to publish the most exciting and distinctive talent, championing books and authors with a clear vision , creativity, and both commercially and profitably.

The Role

The Editor will be involved in all stages of the publishing process, project managing books, copy-editing, proofreading and management of page proofs, and providing final files to production for a wide range of adult titles.

This role will include reading and reporting on manuscripts, proposals and books submitted for publication.

You will maintain title data in our bibliographic system, updating throughout the publishing process. You will also mana ge copywrite clearances for text and visual materials.

This role also provides editorial and general administrative support to a dynamic local publishing department .

The Candidate Profile :

An E ditor must be a passionate reader across a wide variety of genres. You will have an eye for detail, a thorough knowledge of spelling and grammar, outstanding time management skills and able to work both independently and collaboratively in an enthusiastic environment .

The ideal candidate will have the ability to liaise directly with authors to resolve proofreading queries and style / consistency matters. They will also be able to facilitate communication between the author and other departments, and to proofread material for sales, marketing and publicitydepartments as required .

Previous experience within the book and entertainment industries would be an advantage, as would experience of working within an editorial environment ; however, we are keen to hear from the widest range of candidates and we’re open to different types of experience.

This is a full-time permanent role, with a flexible working arrangement including working from home and in the S&S office in Sydney.

This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic and global organisation and supercharge your career in publishing. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to us as soon as possible, applications are being reviewed immediately . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Simon & Schuster Australia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At Simon & Schuster Australia, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits / programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster Australia role will be employees of Simon & Schuster , LLC (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , subject to all policies , including theWorkplace Privacy Notice , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

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