Executive Editor, Little, Brown

Hachette Livre; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Hachette Book Group seeks an entrepreneurial, creative Executive Editor to expand our nonfiction program and shape our imprint. This editor will acquire 8 to 12 titles annually with strong promotional and sales potential, building a smart, commercial list reflecting diverse audiences.

The role involves collaborating with teams across art, design, production, sales, publicity, and marketing to publish books with creativity and impact, while managing title P&Ls toward sales and profit goals.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of editorial experience in book publishing, journalism, or relevant media.
• Track record of acquiring, developing, and publishing profitable, high-quality titles.
• Deep network of agents and authors.
• Strong knowledge of the nonfiction market, production lifecycle, and sales and marketing strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and polished presentation style.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-profile and complex projects simultaneously.
• Firm understanding of the business of trade book publishing, including negotiation and financial aspects.

Responsibilities

• Acquire 8 to 12 nonfiction titles each year with potential for critical and commercial success.
• Collaborate with publishing team to identify and develop areas for growth.
• Edit manuscripts and advocate for authors throughout their books’ lifecycles.
• Partner with authors, agents, and internal teams (art, design, production, sales, publicity, marketing) to position and publish books with creativity and force.
• Manage title P&Ls and track progress toward sales and profit goals.
• Take on departmental projects as assigned.

Skills

Editorial experience

Acquiring titles

Networking with agents/authors

Negotiation & finance

Multi-project management

Interpersonal communication

Job description

We seek an entrepreneurial, creative Executive Editor with a proven record of success to expand our program of nonfiction books and help shape the evolution of our imprint. This editor will acquire 8 to 12 titles with strong promotional and sales potential each year, building a smart, commercial list that reflects the diversity of our potential audiences and the world we live in.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acquire 8 to 12 nonfiction titles each year with potential for critical and commercial success, attracting quality submissions and prospecting for new authors
• Collaborate with publishing team to identify and develop areas for growth
• Expertly edit manuscripts and advocate for authors throughout their books’ lifecycles
• Efficiently partner with authors, agents, and internal teams (art, design, production, sales, publicity, marketing) to position and publish books with creativity and force
• Manage title P&Ls and track progress toward sales and profit goals
• Take on departmental projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6-10 years of editorial experience in book publishing, journalism, or relevant media
• Track record of acquiring, developing, and publishing profitable, high-quality titles
• Deep network of agents and authors
• Strong knowledge of the nonfiction market, production lifecycle, and sales and marketing strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and polished presentation style
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-profile and complex projects simultaneously
• Firm understanding of the business of trade book publishing, including negotiation and financial aspects

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Hachette Book Group 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The compensation range for this position is $100,00 - $130,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• critical illness
• hospital indemnity
• long-term care
• health and dependent care FSA
• commuter benefit plan
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• travel assistance
• 401(k)
• discretionary bonus program
• PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
• group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services