Editor and Curator of Children's Literature
We are looking to hire a full time in-office Editor and Curator of Children Literature to join us in our mission to educate the world. In this role, you will curate, review, and edit our fiction and non-fiction Children Literature.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Curation of fiction from public domain
- Curation of original non-fiction material
- Finding and selecting public domain works for adaptation
- Modernising texts
- Adjusting according to feedback informed by text analysis and readability metrics
- Reviewing and editing writers work
- Working with illustrators and graphic designers
QUALIFICATIONS & WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience editing original content for children
- Familiarity with CEFR levels and grading methods
- Experience curating content for libraries
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Ability to engage children through written content
- Quality-oriented while meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong creative and critical thinking skills
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
COMPENSATION
The advertised role is full time (35 hours per week) at our UK office based in Windsor, Berkshire. The gross annual salary of £30,000-£36,000 and 28 days leave exclusive of bank holidays.