Senior Developmental Editor -Bloom Books
About the position
Responsibilities
• Collaborate directly with authors to elevate their storytelling, ensuring manuscripts are compelling, emotionally resonant, and perfectly paced for their audience.
• Develop deep, ongoing relationships with authors and agents to help them refine their craft and position their books for long-term success.
• Stay ahead of market trends, understanding what makes romance and YA fiction thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
• Guide authors through the revision process, offering insightful, constructive feedback on structure, character development, emotional depth, and voice.
• Work across both adult and YA fiction, focusing on romance-driven narratives that engage and grow passionate fan bases.
• Partner with the Editorial Director and other team members to shape the creative direction of the Bloom Books and Bloom YA lists.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and publicity to ensure books are positioned for maximum impact.
Requirements
• 7+ years of editorial experience, with a strong focus on deep developmental editing in commercial fiction (romance and/or YA preferred).
• A passion for romance fiction and an understanding of what makes stories emotionally compelling and commercially successful.
• A keen editorial eye for structure, pacing, dialogue, and character arcs, with the ability to guide authors through revisions while respecting their creative voice.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills—you'll be working closely with agents and authors to bring out the best in their work.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Adaptability and innovation—Bloom Books takes a non-traditional approach to publishing, and we customize our process for each author's needs.
Benefits
• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Generous paid time off
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Responsibilities
• Collaborate directly with authors to elevate their storytelling, ensuring manuscripts are compelling, emotionally resonant, and perfectly paced for their audience.
• Develop deep, ongoing relationships with authors and agents to help them refine their craft and position their books for long-term success.
• Stay ahead of market trends, understanding what makes romance and YA fiction thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
• Guide authors through the revision process, offering insightful, constructive feedback on structure, character development, emotional depth, and voice.
• Work across both adult and YA fiction, focusing on romance-driven narratives that engage and grow passionate fan bases.
• Partner with the Editorial Director and other team members to shape the creative direction of the Bloom Books and Bloom YA lists.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and publicity to ensure books are positioned for maximum impact.
Requirements
• 7+ years of editorial experience, with a strong focus on deep developmental editing in commercial fiction (romance and/or YA preferred).
• A passion for romance fiction and an understanding of what makes stories emotionally compelling and commercially successful.
• A keen editorial eye for structure, pacing, dialogue, and character arcs, with the ability to guide authors through revisions while respecting their creative voice.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills—you'll be working closely with agents and authors to bring out the best in their work.
• A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Adaptability and innovation—Bloom Books takes a non-traditional approach to publishing, and we customize our process for each author's needs.
Benefits
• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Generous paid time off
Apply Now
Apply Now