Job title: New Music Managing Editor
Location: London
Employer: Faber Music
Application process: Please email your cv together with a covering letter to recruitment@fabermusic.com
Status: Full-time, permanent
The role heads the Contemporary Music Editorial Department at Faber Music, servicing the performance works of its distinguished living classical composers; managing its team of freelance copyists to bring performing materials to fruition, and overseeing printed publications.
This is an important and rewarding role for the right person, who will be skilled in Sibelius systems and file management. Previous experience in editing contemporary scores is necessary and the likely candidate will be a music graduate/composer familiar with today’s musical language who can bring persuasive judgement to editorial questions. Strong organisational skills are essential, with the capacity to work to deadlines in often stressful situations. The successful candidate will have the ability to understand the different requirements of our internationally established composers and the capability to uphold the company’s stylistic editorial standards. Budgeting and project management will be a significant aspect of the position, as will the ability to communicate effectively with others in the Performance Music Department.
Start date: 1st September 2017 or earlier
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th May 2017