Associate Editor, Running Press
Company
Hachette Book Group
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Type
Full Time
Job Description
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- Develop and maintain strong relationships with licensors, literary agents, authors, artists, and other creative communities with the goal of acquiring books for Running Press.
- Brainstorm and develop projects based on pop culture brands and lifestyle trends, with a vision for creating products that connect with fan communities.
- Edit and develop manuscripts and guide projects through all stages of the editorial process.
- Participate in brainstorming meetings and share ideas for books, stationery, and other related products.
- Work with licensors, authors, and agents to craft concepts and bring projects through all stages of approval.
- Serve as a public voice for projects, from initial acquisition meetings through sales conference presentations.
- Interact professionally with licensors, freelancers, authors and their literary agents, and work closely and collaboratively with internal departments within Running Press and Hachette, including design, publicity, marketing, production, and sales.
- Draft descriptive copy that will be used to explain and position books to the sales and marketing departments, as well as write consumer-facing descriptive copy.
- Create materials for pitching to licensors, such as creative concept decks, deal memos, and financial proposals.
- Research trends, formats, and book sales to aid in acquisition and development, using internal and external databases.
- Have 3+ years editorial experience in book, magazine, or digital publishing. Candidates with experience working in licensing or the arts or entertainment fields or other content-rich media spaces with demonstrated editorial proficiency are also encouraged to apply.
- Have a strong interest in publishing, licensing, books, stationery, and related products.
- Demonstrate imagination, creativity, and original thinking, and be open-minded and curious about visual and popular culture.
- Be able to identify entertainment properties, fan communities, market trends, and formats that can be developed into compelling books and products.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, including comfort speaking publicly.
- Be highly organized, capable of multi-tasking, and detail-oriented.
- Be able to work effectively with colleagues at every level of seniority.
- Be self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
- Embrace all aspects of the creative process, including brainstorming, editorial development, and determining a design/physical package.
- Be comfortable with teamwork and coordinating team projects that will include designers, writers/authors, and freelancers.
- Be comfortable using email, calendar management, and file management tools.
- Be familiar with Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel or other like tools, and have a strong understanding of line editing, and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style or other style guides.
Date Posted
11/02/2024
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