Editor, YA, MG & Chapter Books

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Union Square Kids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, seeks an Editor in New York City to acquire, shape, and publish 12–14 titles annually across YA, middle grade, and chapter books. You will oversee development, manage author/editor relationships, and collaborate with in-house teams to drive compelling, reader-focused publishing.

The Editor will work in a hybrid NYC environment, coordinating across publicity, design, marketing, and production while shaping high-interest projects for kids,

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• 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, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with internal and external colleagues and creators at every level of seniority.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, edit, and oversee publication of approximately 12 to 14 titles per year, focusing on young adult, middle grade, and chapter books.
• Edit titles acquired by Senior Editor or Editorial Director as needed.
• Research trends to spot nascent opportunities via agented submissions and non-traditional methods.
• Communicate with authors and agents throughout the publishing process.
• Maintain updated title information, including title information sheets, title management content, and competitive title research.
• Shepherd manuscripts and manage information flow in coordination with in-house departments.
• Plan contents according to publication style, policy, and requirements.
• Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and copy writing.
• Develop strong working relationships with Managing Editorial, Production, Publicity, Marketing, Design, Subsidiary Rights, and other in-house departments.
• Meet frequently with Publicity, Design, Marketing, Production, and Managing Editorial to discuss projects and resolve problems.
• Write scripts and present titles at list launch, editorial, and acquisitions meetings.
• Read, evaluate, and edit manuscripts; confer with authors on changes in content and style.
• Pursue and maintain agent relationships across a wide range of relevant agencies.
• Solicit, review, and respond to agented submissions.
• Develop story ideas that align with imprint strategy.
• Participate in editorial meetings and pre-cover/cover meetings to provide feedback on designs.
• Oversee contract negotiations with authors and agents; supervise freelance writers and editors.

Skills

Editorial experience

Children's publishing

Communication

Trend spotting

MS Office

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Union Square Kids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, seeks an Editor in New York City to acquire, shape, and publish 12–14 titles annually across YA, middle grade, and chapter books. You will oversee development, manage author/editor relationships, and collaborate with in-house teams to drive compelling, reader-focused publishing.

The Editor will work in a hybrid NYC environment, coordinating across publicity, design, marketing, and production while shaping high-interest projects for kids,