Editor, Balance, Grand Central Publishing Group

Hachette Book Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group's Grand Central Publishing Balance imprint seeks an Editor to acquire and edit roughly 10–12 new titles per year, with a focus on practical nonfiction across health and wellness, psychology, self-help, diet, and career wellness. This on-site role is based in New York with a hybrid model.

The Editor will negotiate deals, supervise production, and work closely with authors, agents, and internal marketing and publicity teams to develop a strong, commercially viable list.

Qualifications

• 5+ years book editorial experience with a track record of producing commercially viable books.
• Broad knowledge of nonfiction subjects and publishing categories, including health/wellness and psychology.
• Existing contacts among authors, writers, academics, journalists, or literary agents.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with specialists in other groups and organizations.
• Demonstrated editorial vision and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning, acquiring, and editing manuscripts for publication.
• Successfully negotiating deals.
• Collaborating with authors and agents throughout the publishing process.
• Supervising the production process as liaison with production, design, and managing editorial.
• Developing relationships with in-house marketing and publicity teams.

Skills

Editorial experience

Acquisitions experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Editor will be responsible for contributing to Grand Central publishing’s Balance imprint, which is dedicated to publishing the best practical nonfiction across the health and wellness spectrum, including trade psychology, self-help, diet, how-to, inspiration, and career wellness. The Editor will be responsible for acquiring and editing approximately 10-12 new titles per year. The successful candidate will have a strong background in working with top experts in a range of nonfiction fields to develop ideas for a general readership, and a demonstrated interest in practical nonfiction categories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Commissioning, acquiring, and editing manuscripts for publication.
• Successfully negotiating deals.
• Working effectively with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition to through publication date and beyond.
• Supervising the production process by acting as the in-house liaison between editorial and the production, design, and managing editorial departments.
• Developing and maintaining deep relationships with in-house specialists in Grand Central Publishing marketing and publicity groups.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• 5+ years book editorial experience with a track record of producing commercially viable books
• Broad knowledge of nonfiction subject areas and publishing categories with specialty knowledge in select categories such as health/wellness to business/success, including psychology, self-help, diet, how-to, inspiration, and work/life balance.
• Existing contacts among authors, writers, academics, journalists, or literary agents, or who demonstrates the ability to develop such contacts.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with specialists in other groups, companies, and organizations on shared long-term projects.
• The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
• The ability to thrive in corporate, entrepreneurial, or results-driven organizational role
• A clear editorial vision and understanding of a publishing list
• Problem-solving skills in cross-functional, long-term team scenarios
• Excellent presentation, organization, written and oral communication skills

This role is based in ourNew Yorkoffice. Employees are expected to work on-site three days per week in accordance with our hybrid work model. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the office.

The compensation for this position is $65,000–$70,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and—talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacationdays, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.