EDITOR AND PROGRAMME MANAGER
Skein Press is a writer-centred publishing house supporting writers
traditionally underrepresented in Irish literature by publishing
beautiful, thought-provoking books and offering development
opportunities. Established in **Apply on the website**, Skein Press
has published three books to date and recently published its new
strategic plan. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
individual to join our team to work on our expanded publications
programme, and to deliver the Arts Council-funded Play It Forward
Fellowships, a pioneering professional development programme for
writers currently underrepresented in Irish literature. The person
should have outstanding editorial, organisational and programme
management skills.
THE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
* Contributing to the planning of the publishing programme including
assessing submissions and commissioning books
* Managing the development, production and publication of assigned
books, bringing them from submission/commission to print
* Developing and maintaining good relationships with Skein authors
and partners
* Coordinating, implementing and promoting the Play It Forward
Fellowships
* Promoting the profile of the fellows and supporting their
development using a range of creative methodologies
* Overseeing the financial management of the Play it Forward
Fellowships including preparation of budgets, funding applications,
and financial reports
* Overseeing the evaluation and dissemination of lessons learned
from the Play It Forward Fellowships
* Actively contributing to the strategic development of Skein Press
REQUIREMENTS
* Experience of developing and delivering a creative writing
programme with underrepresented communities
* A vision for engaging and supporting writers from communities
traditionally underrepresented in literature
* A passion for advancing inclusion and equality in
literature/publishing and the arts
* A demonstrated track record in establishing strategic partnerships
and relationship-building
* An understanding of and passion for engaging with the arts sector
in Ireland
* Publishing and editing experience, including knowledge of the life
of a book from manuscript to final copy
* The ability to collaborate as part of a team and to work well
autonomously
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
workload
WE ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TRADITIONALLY UNDER-REPRESENTED IN IRISH
LITERATURE AND PUBLISHING TO APPLY.
HOURS:?**Apply on the website** hours per week.
SALARY:??**Apply on the website**,**Apply on the website**-
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(pro-rata) commensurate with experience
PLACE OF WORK: Dublin
To apply, please send your CV with a short cover letter to:?**Apply
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
