Executive Editor
About The Position
If you're looking to grow your career at a company where creativity meets legacy, ABRAMS is the place for you. As a trailblazer in illustrated publishing since 1949, ABRAMS continues to set the standard for beautifully crafted books across art, design, culture, and children’s literature. We’re looking for an Executive Editor to join our Children’s Editorial team. We are seeking a creative, self-driven editor to lead the development of original licensed books across all age groups. The ideal candidate is deeply connected to pop culture and fandoms and brings strong knowledge of the kids, middle grade, YA, and graphic novel spaces. In this role, you will drive the creative development of original concepts and stories that build upon and expand some of the most recognized brands and entertainment properties for children and teens. You will also edit and project manage books from inception through publication. The successful candidate is adept at soliciting top-tier talent and maintains strong, established relationships with literary agents.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- A passion for pop culture and children’s entertainment a must; ability to edit across age groups and categories
- Should possess strong knowledge of the children’s book market and an ability to identify opportunities with an eye toward forthcoming trends
- Minimum of 7 years of editorial experience in children’s books and/or entertainment publishing
- Knowledge of the manufacturing and production processes for 4-color formats
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills
- Well-honed negotiation skills & an understanding of contracts
- Strong, established relationships with agents & industry colleagues
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines; strong organizational skills
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in content development is a plus
Responsibilities
- Edit approximately 10-14 licensed titles per year across categories, including YA, middle grade, graphic novels, picture books, and novelty
- Develop brands/projects and present ideas and concepts to licensors
- Manage the editorial relationships with key licensing partners such as Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney, Hasbro, and Netflix; liaise with adult and calendar divisions as needed
- Manage and route P&Ls & participate in sales conferences and launch presentations
- Develop, nurture, and maintain new and existing relationships with authors, artists, agents, and industry professionals
- Collaborate with sales and marketing departments on positioning and plans for titles and programs, as well as communication of plans and strategy to licensors/authors/illustrators/agents; be a strong advocate for titles and programs in terms of cross-promotional opportunities and support from licensors
- Share supervision of an editorial assistant
- Attend key trade shows and consumer conferences and cons as needed
Benefits
- Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays.
- Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day each year
- Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability.
- Retirement savings (401k) and life insurance.
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
