Editor - Gaming, & Sports

Insight Editions; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Editions, a renowned independent publisher, is seeking an enthusiastic Editor to join their gaming, music, and sports division. This fully remote position involves managing high-profile projects and collaborating with various creative teams, requiring at least 3-5 years of editing experience and a passion for pop culture.

Benefits

401k savings program

Employer-paid health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recent editing experience required.
• Exceptional editorial and project management skills needed.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and MS Office is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage 15-18 projects per year.
• Acquire books with commercial appeal.
• Work closely with editorial and production teams.
• Write sales and marketing copy.

Skills

Project management

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of pop culture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Acrobat Professional

MS Office Suite

Google Suite

FileMaker

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Editor

Fully Remote in Continental US

About Insight Editions

Insight Editions is an award-winning independent book publisher and entertainment company. We specialize in the creation and distribution of books, comics, stationery, gifts, and collectibles in partnership with leading entertainment brands, authors, photographers, and artists in over forty countries. For more than 20 years, Insight Editions has earned a reputation for product and packaging innovation, high end production and printing standards and driving commercial success for its products and licensing partners.

Job Description

Insight Editions is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic, and collaborative EDITOR to join the gaming, music, and sports division. The Insight Editions publishing team is enthusiastic about the licensing brands we represent and committed to creating content that connects fans and readers with the most fun and innovative pop culture books in the country. In this position, you will assist in acquiring books and will manage high volume and high visibility projects throughout the entire editorial process. This role will oversee a variety of publishing formats across multiple brands including Bethesda, Riot Games, Pokémon, Minecraft, and other sports, music, and game brands. Experience with licensed publishing is a plus. In this role, you will work closely with in-house design, production, sales, and marketing teams to successfully shape, shepherd, and launch innovative product releases across multiple formats. At least 3-5 years of recent experience editing books is essential. Qualified applicants must be extremely detail-focused, and able to manage multiple deadlines, expectations, and projects while collaborating closely with authors, packagers, and freelancers. We are looking for an accomplished editor who is enthusiastic about entertainment, gaming, and/or sports brands.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage 15-18 projects per year from start to finish
• Experience in acquiring books with commercial appeal is needed
• Research industry trends and develop new book concepts and formats. A deep familiarity and appreciation for the subject matter is a plus
• Work closely with editorial, production editorial, design teams, and all creative service teams to ensure projects stay on or ahead of schedule
• Experience building item level P&Ls and managing projects at or under budget
• Consult with sales and marketing, and oversee the development of marketing collateral to supply necessary materials for long lead media and sales and marketing schedules
• Collaborate with design team on design aesthetics, illustrations, and photography for all projects
• Develop and foster a close working relationship with authors, illustrators, artists, agents, and freelance partners
• Write sales, marketing, and cover copy

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional editorial and project management skills
• Knowledge of and passion for pop culture
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage resources across multiple projects.
• Initiative-taking, productive, meticulous, with strong organizational skills
• Advanced or Expert proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office Suite, Google Suite. FileMaker preferred but not required.

This is a full-time remote position based in the US. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Insight Editions 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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