Senior Editor, TOR

Macmillan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company is seeking a senior editor to acquire and edit approximately 10–15 original fantasy and science fiction titles each year. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in publishing, strong editing skills, and excellent literary agent contacts. Responsibilities include participating in the entire publishing process and collaborating closely with authors and marketing teams. An annual salary of $80,000–$90,000 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in publishing or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace.
• Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and edit 10–15 original adult SFF titles annually.
• Participate in all parts of the publishing process.
• Act as a leader and positive influence within the team.
• Collaborate closely with authors.
• Brief cover designers.
• Present selected titles to account reps.
• Create tailored pitches for the publishing process.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow

Strong editing skills

Excellent literary agent contacts

Ability to write galley, catalog, flap and cover copy

Public speaking

Job description

Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction.

We actively seek applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences across race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran status, family status, economic status, and geographic background.

What You’ll Do

• Acquire and edit approximately 10–15 original adult SFF titles a year; be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, especially space operas and epic fantasies.
• Participate in every part of the publishing process, including marketing, publicity, coordination with art and design teams, production facilitation, and author liaison.
• Act as a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.
• Work closely with authors through the editing process and subsequent stages of publishing, collaborating on positioning, cover and marketing strategy, timelines, and other publishing needs.
• Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second reads for publisher and teammates.
• Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of titles; negotiate jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.
• Present selected titles to national account reps at each launch meeting.
• Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to sales, publicity, and marketing teams.
• Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for each stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, sales presentations, and blurb mailings.
• Actively seek to expand and nurture relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow.
• Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, especially space operas and epic fantasies.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Excellent literary agent contacts.
• Strong editing skills.
• Ability to write galley, catalog, flap and cover copy.
• Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force.

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years publishing or equivalent experience.

This role will have an annual salary of $80,000–$90,000.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

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