Editor/Sr Editor, DK (Open to Remote)
Editor/Sr Editor, DK (Open to Remote)
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New York, United States
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$65,000.00/yr - $76,000.00/yr
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Responsibilities include:
- Identify digital creators with significant social media reach and pair them with commercially viable book topics suitable to their platform;
- Evaluate book proposals for their opportunity, originality, and fit with our influencer-led program, evaluating risk, pulling competitive titles, and creating the sales materials necessary to solicit internal support for projects;
- Develop and maintain author and agent relationships (scout new talent, negotiate and liaise with authors and agents);
- Consult with authors on conceptualizing the vision and execution of each book;
- Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing;
- Establish and manage production schedule to meet deadlines;
- Hire editorial freelancers and arrange assignments/briefings to guide their work;
- Liaise with designers to coordinate photography and illustration as needed;
- Collaborate with designers to coordinate the preparation of sales materials, and write online descriptive copy, cover copy, and other marketing copy as required;
- Prepare supplemental material as needed, including title information sheets, early reading samples and other materials as requested for the sales force;
- Present titles at sales meetings and elsewhere as required;
- Coordinate with marketing/PR team on author book announcements and preorder campaigns;
- Keep abreast of emerging influencers in the categories represented on DK’s list;
- Participate in editorial meetings;
- Handle special projects as assigned and work collaboratively with the larger team.
- 3-6 years of editorial experience in publishing or relevant media;
- Track record of acquiring, developing and publishing high-profile, profitable titles;
- Strong knowledge of the prescriptive nonfiction market;
- Deep network of agents, authors, and publishing freelancers;
- Direct experience taking projects from ideation to publication, with a firm grasp of all aspects of book production (from developmental editing to line editing to proofreading) and a strong record of meeting deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability in managing multiple high-profile, complex books simultaneously;
- Extensive book-team management experience (including designers, photographers, and writer-author collaborations);
- Strong negotiation skills, and written and verbal communication skills, including a polished presentation style;
- Proficiency in creative problem solving, decision making, and time management.
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