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About the Role

Union Square Kids is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and resourceful Editor passionate about chapter books, middle grade, and young adult fiction. The Editor will acquire, shape, position, and publish 12-14 titles annually across various commercial fiction genres, focusing on projects relevant to kids, tweens, and teens (ages 6-18). This role offers collaboration with a dynamic team and contribution to a growing imprint at an esteemed publishing company.

Responsibilities

Acquire, edit, and oversee the publication of approximately 12 to 14 titles per year, with a focus on young adult (5 to 7 titles annually), middle grade (5 to 7 titles annually), and chapter books (2 to 4 titles annually).
Edit titles acquired by Senior Editor and/or Editorial Director as needed.
Research trends to identify opportunities via agented submissions and non-traditional methods.
Communicate with authors and agents throughout the publishing process.
Maintain updated title information, including title information sheets, title management content, P&L creation, estimate request forms, and competitive title research.
Shepherd manuscripts and manage information flow throughout the publication process in coordination with other key in-house departments.
Plan publication contents according to style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and copy writing (jacket copy, metadata, marketing copy).
Develop strong working relationships with Managing Editorial, Production, Publicity, Marketing, Design, Subsidiary Rights, and other essential in-house departments.
Meet frequently with Publicity, Design, Marketing, Production, and Managing Editorial to discuss projects and resolve problems.
Provide timely written or verbal information to the Senior Editor and co-workers.
Write scripts and present titles at list launch, editorial, and acquisitions meetings.
Read, evaluate, and edit manuscripts, conferring with authors regarding changes.
Pursue and maintain agent relationships across a wide range of relevant agencies.
Solicit, review, and respond in a timely fashion to agented submissions.
Develop story or content ideas aligning with the Union Square Kids imprint strategy.
Participate in editorial meetings, including reviewing peer submissions.
Participate in pre-cover and cover meetings to provide feedback on book cover designs.
Oversee contract negotiations with authors and agents.
Hire and supervise freelance writers and editors.

Requirements

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum 4 years of editorial experience in children’s book publishing.
Strong interest in children’s, middle grade, or Young Adult Publishing.
Experience with assisting or managing own titles in a similar role.
Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Excel.
Passionate interest in identifying trends in children's literature and awareness of the children's and young adult publishing landscape.
Proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment and manage time effectively while ensuring accuracy through attention to detail.
Proven ability to complete tasks independently and manage time without constant supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to exercise judgment and decision-making by considering costs and benefits and choosing appropriate actions.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service to authors and agents.
Imagination, creativity, playfulness, sense of humor, and original thinking.

Skills

Editorial
Acquisition
Manuscript Development
Copy Writing
Trend Research
Author Communication
Agent Relationship Management
Project Management
Team Collaboration
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe
Microsoft Excel

Location

New York City

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Minimum 4 years of editorial experience in children’s book publishing

Education Level

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience

Salary/Compensations

$65,000-$70,000

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Long-term care insurance
Health and dependent care FSA
Commuter benefit plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Travel assistance
401(k)
Discretionary bonus program
PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave)
Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services

About the Company

Union Square & Co. publishes books and products with a point of view, promoting excellence in contemporary book publishing and honoring creators' visions with best-in-class editorial, design, production, sales, and marketing. Established in 2022, their growing lists highlight a dedication to talent-driven publishing for adults and children.
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading book publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the third-largest publisher in the world. HBG's mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. HBG is guided by four core pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset.
HBG believes that including and representing diverse voices is fundamental to their business, and their publishing programs reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views, and ideas that shape society, publishing books for all readers.

Equal Opportunity

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.