Fiction Editor - Grup62

Description

At Grup Planeta, through **Grup62**, we are seeking a Fiction Editor for the imprints **Columna** and **Destino**. We are looking for a person with literary judgment, editorial intuition, and sensitivity to identify stories that move and connect with readers. Someone with a broad perspective on contemporary narrative—both Catalan and international—who can identify new voices, support established authors, and build a catalogue driven by literary ambition and commercial vocation. At Columna and Destino, we publish books aiming to reach many readers without compromising literary excellence. We seek an editor who enjoys discovering manuscripts, working closely with authors on text development, and thinking strategically about each project—from acquisition through to bookstore distribution. What will your main responsibilities be? * Take ownership of assigned editorial projects and initiate original ones. * Identify emerging talent and monitor authors and agencies—both national and international. * Read, evaluate, and edit manuscripts, preparing reading reports and acquisition proposals. * Accompany authors throughout the entire editorial process—from manuscript development to publication. * Collaborate in preparing and negotiating contract offers. * Manage the economic aspects of editorial projects. * Draft and follow up on briefing documents for design, marketing, and communications teams. * Plan and monitor editorial calendars. * Track trends in Catalan and international narrative, as well as the publishing market. * Identify editorial opportunities from both literary and commercial perspectives. * Attend book launches, literary festivals, and industry fairs, as appropriate. * University degree, preferably in Philology, Humanities, Journalism, or related fields. * A postgraduate degree in Publishing is valued. * Proven, solid professional experience of at least 10 years in publishing, preferably in fiction editing. * Literary judgment and knowledge of contemporary Catalan and international narrative. * Ability to detect talent and editorial potential. * Native-level fluency in Catalan, both spoken and written. * Advanced English proficiency (mandatory); knowledge of other languages is a plus. * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with rigor and autonomy. * Strong interpersonal skills when working with authors, agents, and internal teams. * Proactive, organized, creative profile with deep passion for books and reading. What do we offer? * The opportunity to join the editorial teams of Columna and Destino—two of the most prestigious imprints for literature in Catalan. * A work environment that values initiative, judgment, and teamwork. * An indefinite-term, full-time contract. * Exclusive employee discounts and promotions (master’s degrees and postgraduate programs, publishing imprints, Casa del Llibre, etc.). * An attractive package of social benefits via our flexible compensation plan (transportation, meals, childcare, private health insurance, etc.). If you believe this is your ideal career opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our team! *At Grup Planeta, we offer equal opportunities. We commit to evaluating all applications fairly based solely on qualifications, achievements, and experience—regardless of race, nationality, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.*