Le Livre de Poche - Editor - CDI - M/F

Created in 1953, Le Livre de Poche is part of the Hachette Livre group, the leading French publishing group, and its main activity is the re-edition of titles already published in large format. The publishing house also develops original collections and unpublished titles in France, with nearly 900 million copies produced since its inception, 5,500 titles in the catalog, and 400 new releases published each year. Our mission is to edit and distribute quality books to as many people as possible to instruct, cultivate, and entertain. Hachette Livre brings together about sixty publishers in France, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It publishes more than seven thousand new releases every year in the most varied editorial genres: Literature, Education, Youth, Practical, Tourism, Lifestyle, Encyclopedias, and Dictionaries. We are looking for, for one of our publishing houses, the Librairie Générale Française:

EDITOR - CDI

Within the editorial team of Le Livre de Poche, and under the responsibility of the Editorial Director, you will be in charge of the editorial and administrative follow-up of works in the "policier-thriller" collection. Your main missions will be as follows:

• Prospection and acquisition: research, market monitoring and prospection abroad, reading, examination of titles, acquisition proposals (reprints and new titles), formulation of offers, negotiations, projected operating accounts.
• Development of an editorial program in line with the strategic axes set by management.
• Editorial follow-up of works (new releases and backlist): briefs and follow-up of covers, writing of sales arguments and various documents, follow-up of specimens, presentation of titles.
• Work in connection with different departments: rights, studio, manufacturing, communication, press, marketing, and sales.
• Relationship management: maintaining relations with authors, partner publishers, and French and foreign agents.
• Representation during various events: fairs, trade shows, and meetings.

With higher education (master's or equivalent), you have proven successful experience in publishing of at least 5 years in a similar position. You have fluent English, possess good writing skills, perfect spelling, and master office tools. You are dynamic, curious, and rigorous, possess a real sense of contact and initiative, as well as a strong team spirit. You demonstrate a real taste for the book sector and particularly for crime novels and thrillers. The position is to be filled at the end of October 2026 and is based in Paris (6th arrondissement). Our benefits 🩺 Health insurance covered at 95% 🚇 Transport reimbursed at 75% each month or an allowance for soft mobility ⏳ Compte Épargne Temps 🎉 CSE benefits 🏡 Teleworking - 2 days/week + 15 additional days/year 📚 30% discount on our staff sales Our culture Joining the Hachette Livre group means joining the market leader and contributing every day to bringing to life the culture, innovation, and creativity of its brands. It also means evolving alongside passionate teams, in a stimulating environment where every idea counts.