Senior Editor — Romance & Mystery Fiction (Remote)

MaziCTools; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Penguin Random House is seeking a Senior Editor to join the Bantam Dell imprint. Focused on fiction titles across romance, historical, suspense, mystery, and romantic comedy categories, you will acquire and edit manuscripts while collaborating closely with authors.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of editorial experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of relevant genres. The position offers a competitive salary of $78,000–$85,000 yearly and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of book editorial experience with a track record of successful books.
• Ability to work independently and pay attention to detail.
• Deep knowledge of romance and related fiction genres.

Responsibilities

• Acquire manuscripts in rom‑com, historical fiction, suspense, mystery, and romance.
• Edit manuscripts and collaborate with authors.
• Cultivate relationships in the agent community.

Skills

Editorial skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Penguin Random House is seeking a Senior Editor to join the Bantam Dell imprint. Focused on fiction titles across romance, historical, suspense, mystery, and romantic comedy categories, you will acquire and edit manuscripts while collaborating closely with authors.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of editorial experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, and deep knowledge of relevant genres. The position offers a competitive salary of $78,000–$85,000 yearly and comprehensive benefits.