Editor - Disney Publishing

Lensa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a creative Editor for The Walt Disney Company in New York. This full-time position involves developing original intellectual properties and managing a portfolio of projects in commercial adult fiction. Collaboration with multiple stakeholders and editorial creativity are key aspects of this role.

Benefits

Health benefits

Educational opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years experience in acquiring adult fiction properties.
• Proven experience developing and publishing commercial adult book IP.
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team IP brainstorm meetings.
• Edit and see fiction projects through their lifecycle.
• Manage key Hyperion Avenue authors.

Skills

Editorial experience in adult fiction

Negotiation skills

Writing skills

Project management

Understanding of pop culture

Tools

Office suite

Job description

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Hyperion Avenue is seeking a creative Editor to develop original intellectual properties (IP) and novels for the adult audience. This role also involves acquiring select fiction and nonfiction works. The Editor will play a key role in shaping the imprint's publishing strategy and managing their own portfolio of projects.

The Editor will bring extensive editorial experience in commercial adult fiction, a keen interest in developing new IP collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, a proven ability to think creatively, a strong awareness of current pop culture trends and media, exceptional writing skills, and outstanding author and agent care abilities.

You will report to the Editorial Director.

This is a full-time, onsite position based out of our New York office.

Responsibilities/You Will

• Participate in team IP brainstorm meetings and editorial meetings
• Write and revise proposals for adult fiction
• Edit and see fiction projects through their lifecycle
• Manage key Hyperion Avenue authors and a select list of inherited titles
• Strategically evaluate and acquire submissions for the imprint, nonfiction and fiction
• Prepare paperwork and maintain database entries associated with their projects, including memos and P&Ls (profit and loss statements), fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy, and materials for presentations
• Present titles at meetings as required by the Editorial Director
• Develop and maintain a strong list of agent and author contacts
• Work closely with Content Packaging and Disney Entertainment teams as needed
• Mentor junior staff
  
  

Basic Qualifications/You Have

• 4-6 years experience in acquiring adult fiction properties, including structural and line editing expertise, and managing books through the production process
• Proven experience developing and publishing commercial adult book IP
• Excellent author- and agent-care skills
• Established relationships with literary agents, negotiation skills, experience in redlining contracts
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of P&Ls
• Strong knowledge of the adult book marketplace and media landscape
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Office suite and willingness to learn company programs
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience editing non-fiction properties
  
  

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

The hiring range for this position in New York is $67,500.00 to $90,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job ID: 10118795

Location: New York,New York

Job Posting Company: Disney Experiences

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email [e-mail] with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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