Editor – Content
Job Description:
• Edit and manage 20–25 titles annually across multiple children’s book formats for ages 3–12
• Oversee all stages of the editorial process from acquisition through publication, including:
• Reviewing manuscript passes and addressing copyediting queries
• Consulting with Design throughout development
• Negotiating with authors and agents through signed contracts
• Providing ongoing author and agent support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Executive, Design, Production, Publicity, Marketing, and Finance teams
• Partner with Finance to create and manage title-by-title P&Ls
• Research market trends and identify new content opportunities
Requirements:
• 5–7+ years of experience editing children’s literature
• 3–5+ years of acquisition experience
• Strong editorial vision and deep understanding of the children’s publishing market
• Ability to negotiate favorable contract terms
• Established relationships with authors and literary agents
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to discover talent outside traditional agent pathways (e.g., social media, trade shows, comic book conventions)
• Results-oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
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• Edit and manage 20–25 titles annually across multiple children’s book formats for ages 3–12
• Oversee all stages of the editorial process from acquisition through publication, including:
• Reviewing manuscript passes and addressing copyediting queries
• Consulting with Design throughout development
• Negotiating with authors and agents through signed contracts
• Providing ongoing author and agent support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Executive, Design, Production, Publicity, Marketing, and Finance teams
• Partner with Finance to create and manage title-by-title P&Ls
• Research market trends and identify new content opportunities
Requirements:
• 5–7+ years of experience editing children’s literature
• 3–5+ years of acquisition experience
• Strong editorial vision and deep understanding of the children’s publishing market
• Ability to negotiate favorable contract terms
• Established relationships with authors and literary agents
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to discover talent outside traditional agent pathways (e.g., social media, trade shows, comic book conventions)
• Results-oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Benefits:
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