Editor, Practical Wellness & Personal Growth Books

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

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.