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About the Role

Del Rey Books, a publisher of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, seeks an Editor to acquire and develop 10-12 commercial genre fiction titles annually with a speculative edge. The Editor will manage the entire publication process, serve as the author's main point of contact, and champion each book.

Responsibilities

• Actively solicit and evaluate potential acquisitions with a clear publication vision and target audience in mind.
• Cultivate relationships with a wide network of literary agents and authors.
• Work closely with authors and agents in creative development of manuscripts, from conceptualization to developmental and structural work to line edits.
• Collaborate with the Del Rey editorial team on evaluating submissions, shaping the imprint’s editorial strategy, and identifying potential growth opportunities.
• Shepherd each book through the publication process, including writing copy, sales materials, and loglines, soliciting blurbs, identifying target audience and messaging, and serving as liaison between author/agent and support/promotional teams.
• Serve as the book’s chief project manager, hitting deadlines and piloting the book to publication.
• Act as the book’s primary advocate, both in and out of house.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ editorial experience in acquiring and editing commercial and/or genre fiction.
• Strong interest in growing our list of romance, fantasy, and fanfiction titles.
• A passion for science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction, and knowledge of its subgenres and communities.
• Readiness to establish and grow a network of agent relationships.
• Immersion in pop culture and enthusiasm for identifying and anticipating cultural trends.
• Ability to articulate a clear, audience-focused publication strategy for each project and make a persuasive case for its place on the list and in the marketplace.
• Deep understanding of storytelling and ability to work closely with authors to shape manuscripts through multiple drafts on the conceptual, structural, and line level.
• Experience in steering a manuscript from acquisition to publication while collaborating closely and effectively with marketers, publicists, art directors, designers, managing editors, and production managers.
• Outstanding ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with precision, persuasiveness, and passion.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, balance multiple priorities, and serve as a proactive project manager.
• Commitment to nurturing strong relationships with agents and authors and providing best-in-class author care.

Skills

• Editorial
• Acquisition
• Editing
• Commercial Fiction
• Genre Fiction
• Science Fiction
• Fantasy
• Horror
• Speculative Fiction
• Romance
• Fanfiction
• Literary Agent Relations
• Author Relations
• Manuscript Development
• Creative Development
• Project Management
• Communication
• Pop Culture Analysis
• Trend Forecasting
• Storytelling
• Marketing Collaboration
• Publicity Collaboration
• Art Direction Collaboration
• Design Collaboration
• Production Management Collaboration

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Mid-level

Salary/Compensations

• $77,500

Benefits

• 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
• Annual profit award or bonus

About the Company

• 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.
• 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 http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• We value the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.