Editor, Silver Dolphin & Studio Fun

Readerlink Distribution Services•San Diego, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Silver Dolphin Books & Studio Fun International, the children’s publishing imprints of the Printers Row Publishing Group, are seeking an Editor to join a high-performing, dynamic, and innovative team dedicated to creating engaging novelty, licensed, and educational titles for children ages 0-12. This hybrid role, based in San Diego with three days in-office and two remote days, offers the opportunity to shape and oversee projects from concept through approval to print, hire and oversee freelance writers, and collaborate across editorial, production, and design teams in a very fast-paced, creative environment. Reporting to the Vice President and Publisher of PRPG, the Editor will help drive the development of books that delight and inspire young readers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field is required.
Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience in the sales management field is preferred.
Four (4) to seven (7) years of relevant editorial or publishing experience is preferred.
Strong to advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook is required.
Excellent administrative, organizational, and communication skills.
Strong editing and developmental editing skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast-paced environment.
Passion for children’s books and awareness of current market trends.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization and outside partners.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Must be proficient in basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to do algebra, calculate figures and amounts and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
A methodical and organized approach to problem-solving.
The work performed is in an office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at low decibels.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
Employee is occasionally exposed to vibration and dust.

Nice To Haves

Experience with licensed publishing is preferred.
Experience with graphic novels is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist in the development, planning, and execution of Silver Dolphin and Studio Fun books (approximately 35 titles per year), managing projects from launch through approval to print.
Edit, proofread, and fact-check books ranging from board books for toddlers to movie-based novelty titles to book-plus fiction and nonfiction titles for middle-schoolers, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Write up to 8–10 manuscripts per year.
Write back cover and marketing copy.
Hire and oversee freelance writers.
Communicate with production, editorial, and design teams during all phases of development, proactively identifying issues and applying strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot, including reviewing cover concepts, layouts, and overall book design.
Attend weekly production and scheduling meetings and communicate the status of each title related to the schedule, changes to format, and art or design concerns.
Maintain accuracy of all information related to titles in the title management database.
Upload materials in an organized and timely fashion to online approval systems for licensed titles; experience with licensing is a plus.
Prepare title cost sheets to ensure projects are profitable by examining specs and budgets.
Manage author, licensor, and packager correspondence with a high degree of organization and professionalism.
Be comfortable presenting titles and updates clearly in meetings and to internal stakeholders.
Follow established processes for book development, including schedule adherence, routing passes, and reviewing key information with a high degree of organization.
Collaborate and brainstorm with a larger creative team while also demonstrating the ability to work independently.
Ensure all titles meet PRPG’s standard of quality and artistic excellence.
Other duties may be assigned, directed, or requested.