Editor / Senior Editor

We're thrilled to be partnering with Magic Cat, joint Independent Publisher of the Year, and one of the most exciting, design-led names in children's publishing. With Magic Cat's growing list, they're now expanding into an exciting new area and are appointing an Editor / Senior Editor to help shape it from the ground up. You'll bring strong creative instincts, sharp editorial judgement and a clear sense of what engages young audiences, spotting standout ideas, nurturing exceptional talent and delivering books that fly off the shelf.

Editor / Senior Editor
Magic Cat
Location: Central London (hybrid; 2-3 days per week in-office)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent

Working across graphic novels, gift-led anthologies and illustrated young readers, you'll commission and edit visually distinctive projects, develop brilliant creative talent, and help define the direction of Magic Cat's growing list, creating books that children reach for again and again.

What you'll be doing:

· Commission and edit high-quality, visually led children's publishing across agreed formats
·Run multiple projects end-to-end, briefing, scheduling, problem-solving and delivering to deadline
· Partner closely with authors, illustrators, agents, design, production and sales to deliver exceptional books

What we're looking for:
· Proven editorial experience in children's and/or illustrated publishing (or adjacent formats)
· Excellent editorial taste and a clear sense of what resonates with 6-10s
·A confident, collaborative approach, commercially minded, highly organised, and excellent with stakeholders

If you're an editor with sharp visual instincts, high standards, and the confidence to help build a list with real momentum, then this a role for you. This is a rare chance to take meaningful ownership and deliver books that stand out on shelf and online.

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