About the role
As a senior editor, you will work in partnership with authors to create high-quality books on time, according to the publishing plan. You'll assume ownership of the book's quality, working with the author and other internal stakeholders from the delivery of the first draft of the chapters through to publication.
You are responsible for ensuring that the book's vision, passed from the acquisition team, is executed. You will ensure that books adhere to product guidelines and provide enough depth and detail for the intended audience. You need to ensure that the book meets its specifications in the outline and that it is of high quality, signing off all content.
The role is ideal for critical thinkers who can identify and articulate weaknesses in a book's organization and writing, using excellent English-language skills. You will adopt a coaching and mentoring role with authors and trainee editors, using firm but diplomatic communication to help them shape their book, creating engaging technical content that allows readers to easily learn about new technologies and develop new skills.
The role will involve working with up to four trainee editors. You will coach them and help them to deliver the best possible product, offering expertise on content and execution.
About Packt
Packt is a leading publisher of technical learning content with the ability to publish books on new and emerging tech faster than any other publisher in the world. We believe that software has a deep impact on the world, and that software runs on knowledge. Our mission is to increase the shared value of deep tech knowledge. We are tech content engineers and we work with some of the most interesting technical minds and ground-breaking creators on the planet. For more details, see
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