Senior Editor / Executive Editor, Simon Maverick

Simon & Schuster•New York, NY

14h

About The Position

Simon Maverick, a division of Simon & Schuster, is looking for a Senior Editor or Executive Editor to join their audio/hybrid imprint. This imprint focuses on publishing audiobooks from independent and hybrid authors, aiming to introduce new and established voices to their growing list. The role merges the entrepreneurial spirit of these writers with the resources of Simon & Schuster. The position reports directly to the VP, Editorial Director and involves collaboration with authors, agents, production, publicity, marketing, sales, and subrights across fiction and nonfiction. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in publishing, known for its diverse roster of authors and imprints. They are dedicated to providing quality content in various formats and reaching readers worldwide.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of acquisitions experience for Senior Editor and 10 years for Executive Editor, with an exceptional track record of successful publications, including several breakout and/or bestselling titles where you were the acquiring editor.
A working knowledge of the independent, hybrid, and/or non-traditional author space and the various platforms authors use to sell and promote their books.
A very strong network of publishing industry contacts.
Ability to be a self-starter and willingness to make primary contact on potential projects.
Experience acquiring in commercial fiction, including but not limited to romance/romantasy, fantasy, horror, historical, book club fiction, mystery, thriller, and suspense, as well as non-fiction in health and wellness, spirituality, true crime, and more.
A commitment to publishing works by diverse voices and creators.
Ability to adapt to ever-changing production necessities and schedules across multiple formats.
Strong and demonstrable editorial and project management skills.
Experience creating P&Ls, and managing them to incorporate changing input and financial goals across multiple formats.
An understanding of not only the current marketplace, but an eye as to where the marketplace might go next.

Nice To Haves

Experience in audio publishing is not mandatory, but a general familiarity and enjoyment of audiobooks and their various platforms is a plus, as well as the types of books and genres that have strong potential in audio.
An interest in terrific books often released outside of the traditional publishing space, whether through independent creators or non-traditional presses, that you believe readers will fall in love with.

Responsibilities

Acquiring projects for audiobook publication, evaluating both frontlist and backlist titles, with a focus on independent/self-published/hybrid authors. Audio will be the primary format but print potential will be considered both at acquisition and throughout the life of the project.
Identifying a wide range of independent authors and creators, as well as select small presses, to approach and engage for publication, as well as working with agents who represent independent/hybrid authors.
Negotiating multi-faceted publishing deals that include rights acquisition, content development guidelines, delivery schedules and other production commitments, occasionally in multiple formats.
Coordinating and collaborating with production departments, often in multiple formats, to shepherd projects from acquisition to publication.
Maintaining relationships and collaborating with other divisions of Simon & Schuster for potential joint publications across multiple formats and imprints.
Managing title acquisition P&Ls that capture the dynamic complexity of assessing the finances of publications across multiple formats.
Coordinating with sales and marketing teams to ensure we explore all possible sales and promotional opportunities for our titles.
Managing a rapidly-expanding list of audiobooks and print titles in varied stages of development, in a wide range of editorial categories, with diverse production formats.