Editor for Medieval Publications

Do you want to contribute to making Norway's oldest history alive and relevant for a new era? In 2030, we mark the National Jubilee, one thousand years after Olav den hellige fell in the battle of Stiklestad. Leading up to the jubilee, Nasjonalbiblioteket will publish the diverse medieval literature about Olav den hellige, collected, translated, and contextualized for our time. We are now looking for an experienced and knowledgeable editor for the publications, with a great commitment to making this part of history accessible and relevant for a general audience. In this position, you will have independent editorial responsibility and the opportunity to shape and leave a mark on an ambitious and unique publication project. The person we are looking for must have solid experience as an editor for general non-fiction, and good knowledge of historical sources and historical academic issues. You must be able to work efficiently and take independent responsibility for all stages of the publication process. The position requires good collaboration and coordination skills, and you will work closely with the project manager, academic subject leaders, authors, and contributors, in addition to Nasjonalbiblioteket's suppliers for book production. The medieval publications are part of Nasjonalbiblioteket's project «Kjeldene til ein nasjon». The position is part of the department Kulturformidling, and reports to the project manager who has delegated personnel management from the department director. The position is a three-year 50% project position with great flexibility in the organization of the work, and varying workload between periods and sub-projects.

Tasks Editorial responsibility for the publications, and responsibility for designing and following up the holistic publication profile in line with the project's objectives. Coordinate subject leaders, translators, authors, and other contributors. Read, evaluate, and provide editorial feedback on text. Coordinate the production process, including language revision, proofreading, design, and printing, and follow up external suppliers. Clear copyright-protected material for publication, and manage agreements with contributors and copyright holders. Contribute to the work with distribution and sales channels for publication. Other tasks may be assigned to the position as needed. Qualifications Documented and solid experience as an editor for general non-fiction. Documented experience with complex publication projects. Experience from all stages of the publication process, from idea and design to production. Commitment to history communication. Good knowledge of the historical discipline or other relevant fields is an advantage. Knowledge of academic historical writing and publishing is an advantage. Broad social and cultural knowledge, and interest in Nasjonalbiblioteket's communication mission and Norwegian cultural history. Minimum five years of relevant work experience or education at the master's level within relevant subject areas. Suitability according to personal qualities. Language Norsk (both language forms) and English. Personal qualities Efficient, structured, and flexible. Idea-driven and motivated. Knowledge-based and concerned with quality. Self-driven and works efficiently and accurately under pressure. Very good collaboration and communication skills. Documented ability to execute. We offer Independent editorial responsibility for ambitious publications within one of Nasjonalbiblioteket's priority areas. Opportunity to shape and leave a mark on a unique publication project. A varied workday with great opportunity to influence your own work. Good colleagues with high competence, and a generous and positive working environment. Good social frameworks, popular lunch arrangements, and a gym at work. 50% three-year project position in job code 1364 Seniorrådgiver. Current salary placement is 800,000-900,000 per year. For particularly qualified applicants, higher salary may be considered. Membership in Statens Pensjonskasse. Contact information Ole-Albert Rønning Nordby, Prosjektleder, 41047025, Ole.nordby@nb.no Eline Skaar Kleven, Avd.direktør, Eline.kleven@nb.no Questions about CV and application, Personal@nb.no Workplace Henrik Ibsens gate 110 0255 Oslo Key information: Employer: Nasjonalbiblioteket

Ref. no.: 5188867251 Employment percentage: 50% Temporary Application deadline: 01.11.2026