VP, Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House; New York (NY); Remote; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a visionary Editor-in-Chief to lead their editorial team and shape the future of the imprint. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the Deputy Publisher to set strategic priorities, acquiring and editing anchor titles, and mentoring a diverse team of editorial staff. The ideal candidate will bring a deep background in editorial work, particularly within the comic book industry, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. If you are passionate about fostering new voices and driving innovation in publishing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual profit award or bonus

Flexible work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 12-15 years’ experience in the comic book industry.
• Deep editorial background in books or content-rich media.

Responsibilities

• Set editorial vision and strategy with the Deputy Publisher.
• Oversee editorial department and mentor staff at all levels.
• Foster a collaborative workplace focused on diversity and inclusion.

Skills

Editorial Background

Analytical Mindset

Leadership Experience

Curiosity for New Voices

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Flexible Mindset

Job description

Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios, is a pivotal role in our team, the company, and the industry.

The Editor-in-Chief will report to and work with the Deputy Publisher to set editorial priorities for the list. Priorities include identifying and pursuing authors and books that will help define the future of the imprint to targeting opportunities in established and emerging categories that play to and extend the Imprint’s strengths. In setting such priorities, the position will help shape a growing, profitable program that speaks to and represents the diversity of our potential audiences and society.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with the Deputy Publisher to set the editorial vision and strategy
• Act as primary owner of greenlight process: steer editorial staff through the process from concept to acquisition meeting and ensure their projects cover stated company goals
• Acquire and edit anchor titles for the lists
• Oversee an editorial department with varying levels of experience
• Develop the team’s personal and collective goals
• Mentor editorial staff from the most inexperienced to senior levels
• Foster a highly collaborative workplace centered around a culture of excellence
• Prioritize the values and practices of diversity and inclusion
• Prioritize the needs of the team to ensure smooth running of the department
• Collaborate with the Publisher & Deputy Publisher to optimize processes across multiple departments and teams, including Sales, Managing Editorial, Design, Production, Publicity, and Marketing
• Lead as a key ambassador for the group, articulating its mission and building relationships with our many colleagues and external partners

A typical day may require you to traverse between P&Ls and budget for titles, timely acquisition reads, a cover design meeting, account updates, consumer insights reports, and check-ins with the Publisher and Deputy Publisher, among other meetings and tasks. Hence, a cross-disciplinary background and mindset is crucial to success.

Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:

• Deep editorial background in books or other content-rich media spaces
• 12-15 years’ experience with the comic book industry
• Previous experience managing a team of Editors or Creators is a plus, though other forms of leadership—such as through impactful creative or journalistic work or positions held in adjacent cultural organizations—will also be closely considered
• Analytical mindset and the ability to talk through examples of when you’ve demonstrated this
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks regularly, balancing deadlines with a focus on standard of quality and critical relationships
• Curiosity for new voices, ideas, and breaking trends with a focus on backlist conversion
• Entrepreneurial spirit to channel innovation into book form
• Flexible Mindset
• Experience implementing strategies focused on diversity and inclusion across a range of areas, from hiring to training to acquisition and more

The BOOM! Studio division of Random House Worlds is based in New York City. This position is open to remote candidates.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 – 165,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Please apply by February 18th using our online application process and include a resume, cover letter, and acquisition list along with salary requirements.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 277300

Date: Feb 4, 2025

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019