Editor / Commissioning Editor, Penguin Classics (Penguin Press, 12-month FTC)

An Editor or Commissioning Editor is needed to join Penguin Press on a 12-month fixed-term contract to acquire and publish new titles for the Penguin Classics series. The role involves generating ideas, acquiring rights, commissioning translations, and guiding manuscripts through to publication while collaborating with colleagues on positioning, design, and marketing. Building strong relationships with authors, translators, agents, and estates is essential for success in this intellectually curious and project-management focused position.