Senior Editor (ph)

Disney Hyperion

New York, NY, USA
Base: $91,200.00-$122,300.00; bonus/equity: may be...
Onsite
Extensive editorial experience children's book publishing
Strong commercial eye
Awareness of current pop culture trends
The Senior Editor will act as editorial lead on key publishing franchises and manage the publication process for middle grade and young adult titles

Job Summary

  • The Senior Editor will act as editorial lead on key publishing franchises and manage the publication process for middle grade and young adult titles.
  • Responsibilities include managing key franchises and authors, working across departments like design and marketing, and potentially running P&Ls and negotiating book deals.
  • The role requires extensive editorial experience in trade children's book publishing, a strong commercial eye, and excellent author and agent-care skills.

Matching Summary

The Senior Editor will act as editorial lead on key publishing franchises and manage the publication process for middle grade and young adult titles.

Salary

Base: $91,200.00-$122,300.00; Bonus/Equity: May be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • extensive editorial experience children's book publishing
  • strong commercial eye
  • awareness of current pop culture trends
  • exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • excellent author and agent-care skills
  • managing books through production process

Nice-to-have

  • creative dynamic high-energy
  • ability to multi-task
  • work as part of a team independently

Key Requirements

  • 6-8 years experience acquiring children's fiction
  • structural and line editing expertise
  • established relationships with literary agents
  • negotiation skills
  • experience redlining contracts
  • strong understanding of P&Ls
  • Proficiency in Office suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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