About the Role:

MACK is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Editor to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented professional with a passion for publishing and a strong background in editing and commissioning across text, image, or other media. As an Editor, you will manage a diverse range of titles, collaborating closely with artists, writers, and the wider editorial and production team to bring innovative projects to life. If you have a keen editorial eye, a deep understanding of visual arts, critical theory, architecture, cinema, or photography, and a drive to contribute to a growing publishing list, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Project-manage titles from conception to release, coordinating with artists, writers, designers, and external partners.

Develop and expand the publishing list by seeking out new projects and building relationships within relevant fields.

Copy-edit, proofread, and provide manuscript feedback for text-led and image-based publications.

Manage budgets, contracts, and schedules for complex projects within a fast-paced environment.

Collaborate with sales, accounts, and communications teams to ensure the success of each title.

Organize and participate in events, launches, and promotional activities.

Stay informed about MACK’s position within the wider publishing landscape and contribute to its growth.

Requirements:

Substantial experience in editing, commissioning, or project management within publishing or a related field.

A strong editorial eye for language, style, grammar, and spelling.

Deep knowledge of visual arts, critical theory, architecture, cinema, or photography.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with artists, writers, and collaborators.

A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly.

Passion for MACK’s mission and a commitment to contributing to its expanding list.

Why Join?

Be part of a creative and collaborative team in a vibrant studio environment.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits include an employee profit share scheme, generous pension, and gym membership.

Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects and shape the future of publishing.

How to Apply:

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications,

please send your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to editorial@mackbooks.co.uk with the subject line ‘Application – Editor’.

About Us

MACK is an independent publisher of award-winning books on contemporary art, critical theory, film and architecture. We work with pioneering creative minds and institutions across the globe and pride ourselves on the rigour and care that goes into every stage of the book-making process.

In 2010, our founder Michael Mack set out to build a publishing house that engages in critical dialogues around visual culture in beautifully designed editions. In the early years we focused predominately on photography, quickly becoming the home for work by leading practitioners including Thomas Demand, Roe Ethridge, Jim Goldberg, Guido Guidi, Luigi Ghirri, Paul Graham, Alessandra Sanguinetti, Collier Schorr, Stephen Shore, Rosalind Solomon, Alec Soth, Larry Sultan, as well as debuts which launched the careers of numerous artists, including Sofia Borges, Gregory Halpern, Joanna Piotrowska and RaMell Ross.