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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