Editor - Penguin Workshop

Job Description

Penguin Workshop is looking for a dynamic editor with a passion for commercial Middle Grade and early YA fiction. In this role, we are looking for an editor with strong industry contacts to acquire and develop a list of commercially successful titles for readers 8-14+ years old. An appreciation of pop-culture and current trends is vital. This position reports to the Editorial Director.

Responsibilities
• Acquires and edits approximately 5-7 titles per season
• Evaluates manuscripts and book proposals
• Manages relationships with agents and authors
• Works with Publisher and Editorial Director to develop original publishing ideas
• Tracks industry trends in publishing, as well as the children's retail market, to create commercial books
• Works with Finance and Contracts departments to create P&Ls and negotiate deals
• Writes front and back cover copy as well as online copy
• Liaises with production, design, and managing editorial departments

Requirements
• Established agent and author relationships
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline driven environment
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage and track several projects simultaneously through to the end
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail
• Exceptional writing and copywriting skills

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Please apply using our online application process, and please include your resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5km91-3-146-37-35-42 in your application.