Executive Editor, Atria Books

This is a Full Time Job

Simon & Schuster is seeking an Executive Editor to acquire romance fiction for a new imprint within the Atria Books group. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial with a keen eye for new talent and trends in the romance category. They should also be a meticulous editor, a terrific communicator with a sharp eye, have strong industry relationships, and will monitor the self-published marketplace to identify emerging trends. The role will be fully involved in the publishing process through production and the editor will work to make the title succeed after publication. This is an excellent opportunity to establish and nurture relationships with authors, booksellers, influencers, and others in the writing and publishing community.

Specific responsibilities include:

1. Soliciting, acquiring, and editing books for publication.

2. Working with the publicity and marketing teams to position books and the art department on packaging.

3. Acting as the in-house liaison between editorial and the production, design, art, and managing editorial departments, as well as the sales, marketing and publicity teams.

4. Helping other Editors assess projects as needed.

5. Communicating with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process, from acquisition to publication date.

6. Effectively representing own list as well as the Atria Books imprint to media, booksellers, foreign publishers, literary organizations, and other out-of-house contacts beyond authors and agents.

Please apply if you meet the following requirements:

Minimum of 10-12 years of publishing experience in editorial acquisitions for a general trade publisher

Strong editing capabilities

Established contacts in the agent community

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to negotiate with authors and agents

Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task effectively

Excellent attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, etc

Simon & Schuster has been named to Forbes magazine list of “America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.”


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $120,000.00 - $140,000.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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