Editor, Children's - Global Publishing

Paramount•New York, NY

1d•$75,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an innovative, skilled editor with a deep love of children’s storytelling to join our Global Publishing team. This role is ideal for a creative editorial professional who thrives in a dynamic studio environment and brings deep experience working across both internal and licensed publishing programs. The Editor will acquire, develop, and oversee titles based on beloved and iconic franchises, including PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Garfield, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The role requires close collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure each project is brand-accurate, creatively ambitious, and executed to the highest standards. This position works cross-functionally with teams across film, television, franchise, animation, consumer products, and brand management to build a compelling, fan-approved publishing program for kids and families. A solid eye for creative storytelling and a solid knowledge of the children’s publishing space is highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 5 yrs+ publishing experience in publishing
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Knowledge with Adobe
Strong P&L management skills
Remarkable attention to detail and grammar
Domestic and international travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Children’s publishing is preferred
Photoshop and Illustrator preferred

Responsibilities

Edit manuscripts for a robust list including storybooks, chapter books, beginning readers, coloring and activity, educational, non-fiction, and novelty titles
Acquire new projects and shape editorial strategy for both vertical and licensed titles
Work with art department to review sketches, final art, and cover design
Manage multiple projects and meet ambitious deadlines
Negotiate with authors, illustrators, and agents
Oversee title P&Ls
Cultivate, foster, and maintain relationships with licensees and internal stakeholders
Interact with TV, film, franchise, animation, consumer products, and brand teams
Review marketing and publicity materials
In-house writing