Assistant/Associate Editor, Licensed Books

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee and refine a publishing roster of around 25 titles annually

• Generate new book and series concepts in collaboration with licensors

• Recruit authors

• Edit manuscripts

• Compose title information sheets and web content

• Write original manuscripts

• Secure approvals from licensors

• Work in partnership with designers

• Evaluate all phases of book development

• Develop presentation decks for licensors and Sales Conferences

• Showcase individual titles and book series at Sales Conferences

• Monitor trends, new shows, movies, and products for potential licensing prospects

• Manage sensitive embargoed materials

• Report to and collaborate closely with the Editorial Director

• Handle urgent projects under tight deadlines

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in children's editorial work

• Passion and enthusiasm for licensed book publishing

• Capability to multitask and adhere to deadlines

• Exceptional organizational abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• High attention to detail and follow-up proficiency

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

• Submission of resume and cover letter is required for consideration

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual profit-sharing award or bonus, contingent on Company performance

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 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