Developmental Editor, Atria Books

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

18h

About The Position

Atria Books seeks a creative and hands-on developmental editor to work directly with authors on a list of bestselling and breakout commercial romance and fantasy fiction. The right candidate will have experience editing commercial fiction, have a passion for romance and fantasy genres, and a desire to focus on editorial craft above all else. Reporting to the Executive Editor, this role will work closely on a collaborative list of titles, provide editorial direction and support to authors, guide manuscripts through all phases of publication, and help grow a dynamic list of bestselling fiction.

Requirements

5+ years of editorial experience, including structural and line editing expertise, and managing books through the production process.
Book publishing experience preferred.
A passion for romance and fantasy genres with market knowledge of trends
Excellent author and agent relationship-building skills
Exceptional written and verbal skills
Ability to meet deadlines, be detail-oriented, and manage long-term projects
Capable of working independently and as part of a team with a positive, collaborative attitude

Responsibilities

Work directly with authors on developmental, structural, and line edits on up to 15-20 books per year
Oversee the book production process including reviewing copyedits, interior passes, and cover mechanicals
Draft jacket copy, fact sheets, and online selling copy
Develop ongoing relationships with authors and agents
Oversee production and editorial schedules
Manage special editions and reprint editions of frontlist and backlist titles
Collaborate with the Executive Editor and other team members on list strategy
Attend Editorial Board and IP Development meetings and offer feedback to editorial peers