Editor, Romance

Bloomsbury•New York, NY

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bloomsbury Publishing is seeking an Editor to help develop a romance list under the Bloomsbury Archer imprint. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of this genre (and its subgenres), as well as a history as a reader and editor of this type of book. Established relationships with agents in this space is a must. The Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality storytelling, diverse viewpoints, compelling hooks, and commercial appeal. They will bring each book in with a clear vision for its development, its audience, and its potential. This Editor will be responsible for supervising new titles through the entirety of the editing process and will coordinate all stages of book production, from acquisition to publication. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a group environment are necessary.

Requirements

Candidate must have a four-year undergraduate degree
At least five years of experience in an editorial capacity at a publishing imprint, including acquisition experience
Excellent attention to detail, quality, process, and organization
Strong and up-to-date knowledge of the market for romance books
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and show initiative
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe

Nice To Haves

Deep knowledge of the romance genre (and its subgenres)
History as a reader and editor of romance books
Established relationships with agents in the romance space

Responsibilities

Acquire approximately ten projects per year
Develop and edit a varied range of manuscripts within the romance genre
Read, evaluate, and develop materials for acquisition
Maintain and develop relationships with authors and agents
Work with authors on content, style, and format of publication and provide them with editorial feedback
Attend weekly editorial and design meetings to discuss incoming and existing acquisitions
Read submissions and provide feedback for editorial colleagues
Negotiate purchase of manuscripts with authors and agents
Write catalog/cover copy and title information sheets for frontlist titles
Generate profit and loss estimates
Collaborate with design and production on style, schedule, format, and aesthetics of publication; prepare manuscripts for production
Work with marketing and publicity departments to care for authors
Represent individual titles in interdepartmental meetings
Perform special projects as required