Editorial Director

Paramount • New York, NY

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About The Position

We are seeking a trained Editorial Director with a fascination for innovating and disrupting the status quo to lead the publishing and acquisition strategy for our adult publishing program across Paramount-owned IP. In this role, the Director will be tasked with shaping the editorial vision of our adult publishing program, identifying high-value partnerships and ensuring editorial excellence from proposal to publication.

This leader will oversee the production of various types of books, including fiction, nonfiction, comics, graphic novels, and illustrated works. They will collaborate with departments involved with film, TV, franchises, consumer products, and branding. This key role requires robust creativity, great teamwork skills, and the ability to work well with others to achieve complex growth objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 10+ years working in the publishing industry with demonstrated success acquiring or developing branded or media-driven titles.
• Established relationships with authors, agents, and publishers across multiple categories.
• Proven track record managing complex creative relationships and licensor approvals.
• Willingness to work across multiple time zones.
• Domestic & International travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Great written and verbal communication skills with great storytelling instincts.
• Flexible and able to adapt to diverse projects and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the long-term strategy and vision for our adult publishing program.
• Develop and manage a frontlist pipeline informed by creative and business goals.
• Hold Profit & Loss responsibility for acquired and managed projects.
• Establish workflows and best practices for how the editorial team collaborates with studio and development teams, IP stakeholders, talent and other creative content sources, internally and externally.
• Work closely with partners to secure approvals, maintain brand alignment and expand publishing opportunities.
• Negotiate talent contracts, rights, and partnerships.
• Represent the adult publishing program internally and externally, cultivating proficient relationships with authors, agents, and industry partners.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) plan
• life insurance coverage
• disability benefits
• tuition assistance program
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees