Senior Editor, Clarkson Potter (Open to Remote)_

Senior Editor, Clarkson Potter (Open to Remote) Clarkson Potter, an imprint of The Crown Publishing Group and the leading publisher of illustrated lifestyle books in the categories of Food & Drink, Design, Photography, Gift & Pop Culture, and Entertainment, is excited to hire a Senior Editor to join our cookbook team. Some of our best-selling and award-winning culinary authors include Ina Garten, Melissa Clark, Rodney Scott, Gina Homolka, Claire Saffitz, and Toni Tipton-Martin.This is a stellar position for candidates with a passion for, and expertise in, identifying and developing smart, high-quality culinary projects that are both commercially and culturally impactful. We encourage and expect our editors to prospect new authors and trends, and to have a broad range of culinary interests. Reporting into the Editorial Director, the Senior Editor will acquire, edit, and manage 10 to 12 cookbooks per year. Our process and culture require editors to work in a collaborative environment with other members of the editorial team, as well as our design, production, marketing, and publicity departments. We expect the Senior Editor to develop a list that speaks to, and is representative of, the diversity of our potential audiences and our society as a whole. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, highly effective, and detail-oriented with a keen interest in cookbook publishing and developing areas of opportunity in our marketplace. Self-motivated and creative, this person will contribute actively as part of a small and highly collaborative team. Please apply using our ATS system by August 15, 2024, and include your resume and cover letter and acquisition list (if applicable) for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources pageand look over our open to remote guidelines on our FAQs page. The Role:• Acquiring 10 to 12 cookbooks per year, identifying trends and impactful stories with a strong potential for reaching a wide audience, and recruiting and attracting best-in-class authors and creatives• Evaluating book proposals and building the commercial and cultural cases for their acquisition, including creating and managing profit and loss statements• Negotiating and managing relationships with agents• Engaging and partnering with authors to fully realize their vision, collaborating throughout the acquisition and production processes• Developing, editing, and finalizing manuscripts• Collaborating across departments, including design, production editorial, production, marketing, publicity, and sales teams• Representing the publisher, design, and production teams when working with the author, and representing the author when working with our publisher, design, and production teamsThe Essentials:• 5 to 7 years of editorial experience working on complex, full-color cookbooks or other content-rich food media spaces• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Strong understanding of culinary processes and methods, including direct experience in recipe editing or writing• In-depth understanding of the acquiring process, and a strong record of acquisitions or assignments• Direct experience taking multiple concurrent projects from conception to completion• A strong record of meeting deadlines with effective organization and prioritization skills• Diplomacy and sensitivity in handling delicate conversations within a collaborative environment• Extensive team coordination and project management experience (including collaborations with designers, photographers, and writers/authors)• Desire and willingness to collaborate in person in our New York office as much as possibleThe salary range for this position is $78,000 to $85,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at enguinrandomhouse.com/.Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.Company: Penguin Random House LLC Country: United States of America State/Region: New York City: New York Postal Code: 10019 Job ID: 272949