Editor - Running Press Group

Hachette Book Group•Philadelphia, PA

9d•$60,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Running Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, is seeking an Editor to acquire and edit approximately 15 books and related book-plus products each year. Products may include card decks, guided journals, puzzles, games, and Mini Kits. The role develops and edits projects across Running Press’s categories, working with authors, licensors, agents, subject experts, internal departments, freelancers, and publishing partners. The Editor may also help expand the imprint’s emerging genre fiction list in partnership with the Editorial Director and key publishing partners.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort speaking publicly in in-house team meetings and sales-facing presentations.
At least 5 years of editorial experience in book, licensing, magazine, or digital publishing.
Well-developed understanding of the acquisition and book publishing process.
Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Embrace all aspects of the creative process, including brainstorming, editorial development, and determining design and physical packaging.
Sensitivity and professionalism when interacting with authors, literary agents, licensors, and colleagues.
Comfort coordinating team projects involving designers, authors, and freelancers.
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, or similar tools.
Strong understanding of line editing and familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style or other style guides.

Nice To Haves

Experience in genre fiction and/or illustrated books or other content-rich media spaces.
Ability to help expand Running Press’s emerging genre fiction list.

Responsibilities

Brainstorm and develop projects based on entertainment properties, lifestyle practices, and popular formats, including books and related products that connect with fan communities and reflect marketplace trends.
Cultivate relationships with authors, licensors, literary agents, subject experts, and creative communities to acquire titles and develop partnership opportunities.
Evaluate and develop proposals and pitches, making commercial, creative, and imprint-focused cases for acquisition.
Work with the Editorial Director to expand one-color narrative publishing and, potentially, the fiction line by acquiring and developing titles that meet genre fiction trends.
Work with licensors to craft concepts and guide projects through all stages of approval.
Edit and develop manuscripts and manage projects through all stages of the publishing process.
Collaborate with in-house design, production, and production editorial departments, as well as external freelancers, authors, and publishing partners.
Draft descriptive copy to position books for sales and marketing departments and write consumer-facing descriptive copy.
Act as project editor on some titles acquired by the Editorial Director.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Critical illness coverage
Hospital indemnity coverage
Long-term care coverage
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefit plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Travel assistance
401(k)
Discretionary bonus program
Paid time off, including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave
Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services