Editor

Job Description

Your New Role...

Responsible for developing new ideas, working with writers, and interfacing with editorial counterparts at publishing houses and interfacing with other members of the publishing community. Works independently to edit projects.

Your Role Responsibilities...
• Develops, edits, and manages a list of approximately 10-15 titles per year with minimal supervision from Sr. Editorial staff. This includes: providing line and overarching edits to authors; writing detailed plot and character outlines for ghostwritten and development projects; writing and editing cover and promotional copy; maintaining author and publisher schedules.
• Pitches and develops story and property ideas, from one-liners to full plot treatments. Development goal is to sell 4 original projects per year.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with writers (for existing and new projects), editors, publishers, and agents.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in editorial book publishing. Experience in adult fiction – Book Club, Women's, Romance – and/or YA/Children's a plus.
• Experience in development preferred.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• BA/BS degree preferred

Knowledge/Skills
• Knowledge of the marketplace, in publishing, film, and television.
• Ability to manage complex book schedules with tight deadlines
• Ability to participate in managing the development process
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Other Requirements
• Established relationships with writers and agents
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Flexibility to work extended hours to accommodate crash schedules.

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