Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios, is a pivotal role in our team, the company, and the industry.
The Editor-in-Chief will report to and work with the Deputy Publisher to set editorial priorities for the list. Priorities include identifying and pursuing authors and books that will help define the future of the imprint to targeting opportunities in established and emerging categories that play to and extend the Imprint’s strengths. In setting such priorities, the position will help shape a growing, profitable program that speaks to and represents the diversity of our potential audiences and society.
Specific responsibilities include:
Collaborate with the Deputy Publisher to set the editorial vision and strategy
Act as primary owner of greenlight process: steer editorial staff through the process from concept to acquisition meeting and ensure their projects cover stated company goals
Acquire and edit anchor titles for the lists
Oversee an editorial department with varying levels of experience
Develop the team’s personal and collective goals
Mentor editorial staff from the most inexperienced to senior levels
Foster a highly collaborative workplace centered around a culture of excellence
Prioritize the values and practices of diversity and inclusion
Prioritize the needs of the team to ensure smooth running of the department
Collaborate with the Publisher & Deputy Publisher to optimize processes across multiple departments and teams, including Sales, Managing Editorial, Design, Production, Publicity, and Marketing
Lead as a key ambassador for the group, articulating its mission and building relationships with our many colleagues and external partners
A typical day may require you to traverse between P&Ls and budget for titles, timely acquisition reads, a cover design meeting, account updates, consumer insights reports, and check-ins with the Publisher and Deputy Publisher, among other meetings and tasks. Hence, a cross-disciplinary background and mindset is crucial to success.
Please apply if you meet the following qualifications:
Deep editorial background in books or other content-rich media spaces
12-15 years’ experience with the comic book industry
Previous experience managing a team of Editors or Creators is a plus, though other forms of leadership—such as through impactful creative or journalistic work or positions held in adjacent cultural organizations—will also be closely considered
Analytical mindset and the ability to talk through examples of when you’ve demonstrated this
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks regularly, balancing deadlines with a focus on standard of quality and critical relationships
Curiosity for new voices, ideas, and breaking trends with a focus on backlist conversion
Entrepreneurial spirit to channel innovation into book form
Flexible Mindset
Experience implementing strategies focused on diversity and inclusion across a range of areas, from hiring to training to acquisition and more
The BOOM! Studio division of Random House Worlds is based in New York City. This position is open to remote candidates.
The salary range for this position is $150,000 – 165,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
Please apply by February 18th using our online application process and include a resume, cover letter, and acquisition list along with salary requirements.
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.
Company:
Penguin Random House LLC
Country:
United States of America
State/Region:
New York
City:
New York
Postal Code:
10019
Job ID:
277300
Date: Feb 4, 2025
Location:
New York, NY, US, 10019
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