Editor / Senior Editor – Random House Children’s Books (Hybrid)

Bertelsmann-Jobs•New York, NY

12h•$77,500 - $85,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Penguin Random House is seeking an Editor or Senior Editor for the BFYR imprint at Random House Children's Books, focusing on picture books. This role involves acquiring and developing picture books and young formats for ages 0-7, targeting mass-market and retail distribution. The position requires a retail-minded approach to build a list of books that children and families will want to read repeatedly. Responsibilities include acquiring and editing books, developing new series, growing existing brands, and potentially working on IP and franchising successful brands into Early Readers. The role offers the opportunity to work with beloved creators and series, and to contribute to making books that kids adore and see themselves in. The position is part of a collaborative and innovative team, supporting creative ideas and bookmaking.

Requirements

4+ years children's books editorial experience, with proven track for acquiring and editing successful picture books and young illustrated work.
Excellent writing and copywriting skills
Ability to think creatively and come up with ideas for expanding children’s book characters and worlds
Strong interpersonal skills, in order to collaborate with authors, illustrators, and agents, as well as colleagues within Editorial, Design, Sales and Marketing
Strong attention to detail while working to multiple deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Teams.
Comfortable in the virtual environment

Nice To Haves

Spanish language fluency a plus, as there is opportunity to work on books in Spanish

Responsibilities

Edit approximately 10-15 new books per year, some of which you’ll identify through new and creative avenues
Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript generation and acquisition; liaising with art directors to provide illustration; copywriting including cover, metadata, and other marketing copy as required
Generate book ideas for preschool and early elementary ages through market analysis and identifying gaps in the market
Maintain publishing/production schedules and meet deadlines while collaborating with multiple teams
Participate in brainstorms and editorial meetings
Present titles at sales meetings and across the division
Keep abreast of retail trends, self-publishing trends, and children’s media / interests in order to keep us up-to-date on the marketplace’s demands (read trade publications and competitors' books; visit bookstores; watch children’s media; etc.)