Remote Editor — Kids' Licensing & Series Development

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) and investment options

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Penguin Random House LLC in New York is seeking an assistant/associate-level editor to manage about 25 titles per year, including board books, storybooks, leveled readers, and activity books from major licensors. You will report to the Editorial Director and work on rush projects under tight deadlines.

The role offers collaboration with licensors, editors, and designers, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic licensed publishing environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of children's editorial experience.
• Interest in licensed book publishing.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a publishing list of about 25 titles per year.
• Brainstorm new book and series ideas with licensors.
• Hire authors.
• Edit manuscripts.
• Write title information sheets and web copy.
• Write manuscripts.
• Obtain licensor approvals.
• Collaborate with designers.
• Review all stages of book development.
• Create presentation decks for Licensors and Sales Conferences.
• Present individual titles and book series at Sales Conferences.
• Track trends, new shows, movies, and products for licensing opportunities.
• Handle sensitive embargoed materials.

Skills

Editorial experience

Licensed publishing interest

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Penguin Random House LLC in New York is seeking an assistant/associate-level editor to manage about 25 titles per year, including board books, storybooks, leveled readers, and activity books from major licensors. You will report to the Editorial Director and work on rush projects under tight deadlines.

The role offers collaboration with licensors, editors, and designers, with opportunities to grow in a dynamic licensed publishing environment.