Editor, Graphic Novels & Comics

Bertelsmann-Jobs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Commuter benefits

Student loan repayment program

Educational assistance & generous PTO

Zusammenfassung

Penguin Random House, BOOM! imprint, seeks an experienced Editor to join the team in New York. The role focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing comic book and graphic novel projects, overseeing creative development, and coordinating with talent and partners to deliver high-quality content.

The editor will manage schedules, production workflows, and contribute to go-to-market strategies, while maintaining strong editorial standards and collaboration across departments.

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of five years’ experience in comic book & graphic novel editing is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading skills, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively.
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments. A collaborative spirit is essential.
• A strategic and critical thinker who observes market conditions and trends to help inform creative decision-making.
• Superb organizational and time management skills.
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when once familiar with the role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, and/or Airtable a plus.

Aufgaben

• Acquire new projects, develop and produce new and existing projects, and contribute to the overall commercial creative execution of the BOOM! Studios List
• Be the project manager and primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, administration, and creative development and production for all titles under purview
• Provide support within Executive Editor’s Office, including scheduling, talent relations, and internal tracking and routing
• Negotiate contracts for new projects being acquired
• Identify and contract new talent, and retain high performers
• Collaborate on and create go-to-market strategies, run development meetings, and identify key opportunities for sales-marketing
• Work closely with production design on branding, packaging, and general design
• Provide and enforce deadlines for talent on all facets of editorial production
• Support the sales, marketing and metadata teams by helping provide metadata and assets
• Manage creator and licensor approvals on editorial production assets
• Distribute periodic updates, reports, and presentations (weekly, monthly, seasonally)
• Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required.

Kenntnisse

Editorial experience

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative

Team player

Strategic thinking

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Airtable

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Jobbeschreibung

Penguin Random House, BOOM! imprint, seeks an experienced Editor to join the team in New York. The role focuses on acquiring, developing, and managing comic book and graphic novel projects, overseeing creative development, and coordinating with talent and partners to deliver high-quality content.

The editor will manage schedules, production workflows, and contribute to go-to-market strategies, while maintaining strong editorial standards and collaboration across departments.