Senior Nonfiction Editor & Growth Lead

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

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.