(3 days in-house per week) – Buster Books

Buster Books is the award-winning children’s imprint of Michael O’Mara Books. We love to create quirky non-fiction books for curious and creative children. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic freelance editor with an excellent eye for accuracy and detail to join our friendly team.  

At least five years’ children’s editorial experience is required.  

Candidates must have a good knowledge of InDesign. Experience of Photoshop is desirable but not essential. 

THE ROLE: 

We are looking for an editor to join us in-house 3 days per week (Tues–Thurs) in our offices in Clapham, South London. Hours are negotiable but we are looking for an editor to work a minimum of 6 hours per day, ideally covering our core hours of 10am to 4pm. The successful candidate will work on a range of children’s non-fiction projects to support the in-house team. 

This may involve: 

• Independently editing and project managing a range of Buster titles, including puzzle and activity books, full-colour reference and colouring books. 

• Supporting the in-house editorial team with proofreading, copy-editing, fact-checking, puzzle testing, writing illustration and puzzle briefs, and other general day-to-day editorial tasks. 

• Working primarily on children’s non-fiction (7–12 age range) but experience of picture books and middle-grade fiction would be desirable.  

• Working closely with the in-house design team. 

• Americanizing books for the US market. 

We are looking for an initial commitment of 3 months for this role.   

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: lauren.farnsworth@mombooks.com  

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Michael O’Mara is an equal opportunities employer and employs people on the basis of their abilities.