Editor for YA, MG & Chapter Books - Shape Tomorrow's Reads

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance (basic and supplemental

Disability insurance (short- and long‑

Discretionary bonus program

PTO: 15 vacation days, 3 personal days

Hachette benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Travel assistance

401(k)

Group discounts

Job summary

Hachette Book Group is seeking an Editor for Union Square Kids in New York City. The role focuses on acquiring, shaping, and publishing 12–14 titles annually across YA, MG, and chapter books, with collaboration across departments and agents.

You will manage manuscript development, copy, and jacket copy, while building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. Hybrid work in NYC is offered.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 4 years of editorial experience in children’s book publishing.
• Strong interest in children’s, middle grade, or Young Adult publishing.
• Experience with assisting or managing own titles in a similar role or experience.
• Proven computer skills: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, edit, and oversee publication of 12–14 titles per year across YA, MG, and chapter books.
• Edit titles acquired by Senior Editor or Editorial Director as needed.
• Research trends to spot opportunities via various submissions and IP.
• Communicate with authors and agents through acquisition to on-sale date and beyond.
• Maintain title information sheets, title management content, and competitive research.
• Shepherd manuscripts and coordinate with internal departments through publication.
• Plan contents according to style, policy, and publishing requirements.
• Oversee manuscript development, copy writing, jacket copy, metadata, and marketing copy as needed.
• Develop relationships with editorial, production, publicity, marketing, design, and rights teams.
• Meet with teams to discuss projects and resolve problems.
• Provide updates to Senior Editor in timely written or verbal form.
• Write scripts and present titles at launches and acquisitions meetings.
• Read, evaluate, edit manuscripts and confer with authors on changes.
• Pursue and maintain agent relationships across agencies.
• Solicit and respond to agented submissions promptly.
• Develop ideas aligned with imprint strategy and reader appeal.
• Participate in editorial meetings and acquisition discussions.
• Provide feedback in pre-cover and cover meetings.
• Oversee contract negotiations with authors and agents.
• Hire and supervise freelance writers and editors.

Skills

Editorial skills

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Adobe

Excel

Job description

Hachette Book Group is seeking an Editor for Union Square Kids in New York City. The role focuses on acquiring, shaping, and publishing 12–14 titles annually across YA, MG, and chapter books, with collaboration across departments and agents.

You will manage manuscript development, copy, and jacket copy, while building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. Hybrid work in NYC is offered.