Aspiring Children's Editor: Licensing & Series Dev

Content Creators; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Penguin Random House Children's Books is seeking an assistant/associate editor to manage approximately 25 titles annually—from board books to activity books based on major licensed properties. You will work closely with the Editorial Director, handling rush projects under tight deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years of children’s editorial experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of children’s editorial experience.
• Interest in licensed book publishing.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Manage a publishing list of ~25 titles per year.
• Brainstorm new book/series ideas with licensors.
• Hire authors and edit manuscripts.
• Write title information sheets and web copy.
• Obtain licensor approvals and collaborate with designers.
• Review all stages of book development.
• Present titles and series at Sales Conferences.
• Track trends for licensing opportunities.
• Handle embargoed materials.

Skills

Children's editorial experience

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Office/Adobe Acrobat

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Penguin Random House Children's Books is seeking an assistant/associate editor to manage approximately 25 titles annually—from board books to activity books based on major licensed properties. You will work closely with the Editorial Director, handling rush projects under tight deadlines.

The role requires 2+ years of children’s editorial experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Adobe Acrobat.