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Description

Bloomsbury Publishing is seeking an Editor/Senior Editor to help develop a list for a new imprint. This imprint encompasses the many facets of speculative fiction, from all flavors of fantasy and science fiction to horror, magical realism, and more. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of these genres and their fandoms, as well as a history as a reader and editor of this type of book.

The Editor/Senior Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality storytelling, diverse viewpoints, compelling hooks, and commercial appeal. They will bring each book in with a clear vision for its development, its audience, and its potential. This Editor/Senior Editor will be responsible for supervising new titles through the entirety of the editing process and will coordinate all stages of book production, from acquisition to publication. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a group environment are necessary.

Responsibilities

1. Acquire approximately 8-10 projects per year
2. Develop and edit a varied range of manuscripts
3. Read, evaluate, and develop materials for acquisition
4. Maintain and develop relationships with authors and agents
5. Work with authors on content, style, and format of publication and provide them with editorial feedback
6. Attend weekly editorial and design meetings to discuss incoming and existing acquisitions
7. Read submissions and provide feedback for editorial colleagues
8. Negotiate purchase of manuscripts with authors and agents
9. Write catalog/cover copy and title information sheets for frontlist titles
10. Generate profit and loss estimates
11. Collaborate with design and production on style, schedule, format, and aesthetics of publication; prepare manuscripts for production
12. Work with marketing and publicity departments to care for authors
13. Represent individual titles in interdepartmental meetings
14. Perform special projects as required

Requirements

1. Candidate must have a four-year undergraduate degree
2. At least six years of experience in an editorial capacity at a publishing imprint, including acquisition experience
3. Excellent attention to detail, quality, process, and organization
4. Strong and up-to-date knowledge of the retail and library markets for adult books
5. Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and show initiative
6. Exceptional oral and written communication skills
7. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Location

All candidates must reside in the NY tri-state area and be able to commute to our NY headquarters on a hybrid-remote schedule 2 days per week.

Compensation

Editors can expect a salary of $60,080 - $66,000. Senior Editors can expect a salary of $67,000 - $73,000.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Our company has always followed and will continue to follow, a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees. For more information about Bloomsbury’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, please see our Diversity & Inclusion Plan.

Benefits

1. Medical insurance
2. Vision insurance
3. Dental insurance
4. 401(k)
5. Paid parental leave
6. Hybrid Work Schedule