Senior Editor (PH)

The Walt Disney Company • New York, NY

3d • $91,200 - $122,300

About The Position

Disney Hyperion is looking for a creative, dynamic, high-energy Senior Editor to join the team as a six-month project hire. Reporting to the Editorial Director, the Senior Editor will act as editorial lead on key publishing franchises, as well as manage the publication process for a selection of middle grade and young adult titles. Must have: extensive editorial experience in trade children’s book publishing, a strong commercial eye, an awareness of current pop culture trends and youth media, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and excellent author and agent-care skills. The Senior Editor will: Manage key Disney Hyperion franchises, authors, and a select list of titles Work closely across departments such as design, marketing and publicity, to align on book publication strategy If necessary, runs P&Ls, negotiate book deals, and review contracts Draft fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy Present titles at internal meetings Manage an editorial assistant The candidate should have: 6-8 years experience in acquiring children’s fiction properties, including structural and line editing expertise, and managing books through the production process Excellent author and illustrator care skills Established relationships with literary agents; negotiation skills; experience in redlining contracts Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills Strong understanding of P&Ls Strong knowledge of the children’s book marketplace and youth media landscape Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Proficiency in Office suite Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Requirements

• extensive editorial experience in trade children’s book publishing
• a strong commercial eye
• an awareness of current pop culture trends and youth media
• exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• excellent author and agent-care skills
• 6-8 years experience in acquiring children’s fiction properties, including structural and line editing expertise, and managing books through the production process
• Excellent author and illustrator care skills
• Established relationships with literary agents; negotiation skills; experience in redlining contracts
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
• Strong understanding of P&Ls
• Strong knowledge of the children’s book marketplace and youth media landscape
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Office suite
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Responsibilities

• Manage key Disney Hyperion franchises, authors, and a select list of titles
• Work closely across departments such as design, marketing and publicity, to align on book publication strategy
• Runs P&Ls, negotiate book deals, and review contracts
• Draft fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy
• Present titles at internal meetings
• Manage an editorial assistant

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed