Senior Editor, TOR

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

Job summary

A prominent publishing company in New York is looking for a Senior Editor to acquire and edit fantasy and science fiction titles. This role involves collaborating with teams throughout the publishing process, presenting to sales forces, and expanding relationships with agents. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of the publishing workflow, particularly in the SFF genre, alongside excellent public speaking and writing skills. This position offers an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000 and promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Acquire and edit approximately 10-15 original adult SFF titles a year.
• Be part of a collaborative team involved in the publishing process.
• Be a leader and positive influence within the teams.
• Work closely with authors during editing process.
• Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts.
• Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of titles.
• Present selected titles to the national account reps.
• Determine key selling points for all launches.
• Create sharp, tailored pitches for every stage of publishing.
• Expand and nurture relationships with agents and agencies.

Skills

Knowledge of publishing workflow

Familiarity with science fiction and fantasy marketplace

Managerial experience

Excellent literary agent contacts

Public speaking

Job description

120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271, USA

Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction. This role will primarily acquire for the Tor Books imprint, with additional opportunities to acquire and work across all TPG imprints, including Tor, Nightfire, Bramble and Tordotcom Publishing.

We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels.

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, specifically space operas and epic fantasies.
• Be part of a collaborative team and be involved in every part of the publishing process, including contributing to marketing and publicity campaigns as needed, coordinating with art and design teams, facilitating production with managing ed and authors, etc.
• Be a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.
• Work closely with authors during editing process and every stage of publishing thereafter, including close collaboration on discussions of positioning, cover, marketing, 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 your titles; ensure the cover conveys specific positioning; negotiate all jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.
• Present selected titles to the national account reps each season at launch meetings.
• Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to the sales force, publicity, and marketing teams.
• Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for every stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, presentation to the sales force, for blurb mailings, etc.
• Actively seek to expand and nurture new and existing 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, specifically space operas and epic fantasies
• Managerial experience preferred
• Excellent literary agent contacts
• Ability to write galley, catalog, flap/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.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family‑owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award‑winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.