Senior Editor, Penguin Young Readers Brands & Licenses

Job Description

Senior Editor, Penguin Young Readers Brands & Licenses (Hybrid)

Penguin Young Readers is looking for a Senior Editor to develop and oversee publishing programs for our in-house brands and licensed publishing portfolio across Penguin Workshop, Grosset & Dunlap, and Penguin Young Readers Licenses imprints, with a focus on preschool (0-5) and novelty publishing. This position reports to, and will work in collaboration with, the Senior Publishing Manager of Brands & Licenses.

Ideal candidates will come with a strong sense of the marketplace in licensed and preschool publishing, a sense of humor, and a sense of young children. The desire and ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team is a must. This role encompasses the entire publishing process from conception through to publication and beyond.

To learn more about Penguin Young Readers Licenses and Penguin Workshop please visit these URLs:
• Licenses: https://www.penguin.com/penguin-young-readers-licenses-overview/
• Workshop: https://www.penguin.com/penguin-workshop-overview/

Specific responsibilities include:
• Knowledge of and appreciation for pop-culture, trends, and young children's brands across a variety of media
• Creating and editing publishing programs around in-house brands and licenses
• Monitoring industry trends in publishing as well as the children's retail market to create innovative book formats
• Developing, nurturing, and maintaining relationships with licensors, authors, agents, and literary estates
• Working with Senior Publishing Manager and Publisher to identify and acquire new licensed brands and media
• Creating P&Ls and negotiates contract terms
• Liaising with production, design, and managing editorial departments; as well as sales, marketing and publicity
• Writing cover copy, catalog copy, and title information sheets.
• Managing internal systems and data gathering: request pricing from Production, run profit & loss statements, research competitive titles, generate acquisition / contract paperwork, update the books system, pull sales figures from Bookscan, and stay on top of internal deadlines.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:
• At least 5 years children's book experience required with a focus on brands and licensing
• Specific interest in and enthusiasm for 0-5 publishing: board books, novelty books, and picture books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial and independent thinker
• Strong interpersonal / communication skills and an interest in working and learning collaboratively
• Strong research skills (as applied to generating art notes, sourcing competitive titles for comparison, and cross-checking subject-specific information per book)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe PDFs, PowerPoint, Instagram, and Twitter, and the ability to swiftly learn new systems
• Established contacts in the industry
• Proven experience working with book titles from original concept to bound book
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $85,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Applications will be accepted through October 2, 2024. Please apply using our online application process and include a resume and cover letter with salary requirements.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5v4yz-44-200-94-150-42 in your application.