Responsibilities:
Review and route all manuscripts, art, PDF passes, and proofs through creator, other contributors (if any), design, and managing editorial, adhering to deadlines
Liaise between creator and his agent and marketing, publicity, sales, sub rights, and other departments.
Write and obtain creator’s approval on various copy including:
Fact sheets, catalog, galley, and jacket copy
Letters for book interiors and special mailings
Website copy
Research, write, and provide support for nonfiction content
Liaise directly with creator and his agent, including:
Weekly or twice-weekly video check-ins with creator
Editorial calls with creator and other authors/illustrators as needed
Run or attend meetings related to management of creator’s front and backlist, including:
Running weekly video check-ins with creator’s editorial and design team
Attending weekly call-to-print meeting to weigh in on first printings and anticipate reprint needs
Attending/speaking at various other meetings as required, including Focus and Sales Conference, Sales & Marketing, Acquisitions, royalty statement reviews, marketing brainstorms, and project-specific planning meetings
Manage all backlist reprints
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 4-5 years experience in picture book publishing
Experience editing picture books and chapter books from inception to publication
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a team remotely
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
Excellent author and agent care
Knowledge of publishing process and formats
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage resources across multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Highly motivated, productive, and detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills.
Understanding of editing, line editing, and copyediting
Knowledge of Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word + Track Changes
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree
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