Book Editor

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities:
• Develops, edits, and manages a list of approximately 10-15 titles per year with minimal supervision from Sr. Editorial staff. This includes: providing line and overarching edits to authors; writing detailed plot and character outlines for ghostwritten and development projects; writing and editing cover and promotional copy; maintaining author and publisher schedules.
• Pitches and develops story and property ideas, from one-liners to full plot treatments. Development goal is to sell 4 original projects per year.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with writers (for existing and new projects), editors, publishers, and agents.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:
Work Experience:
• Minimum 5 years experience in editorial book publishing. Experience in adult fiction – Book Club, Women's, Romance – and/or YA/Children's a plus.
• Experience in development preferred.

Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification:
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BA/BS degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:
• Knowledge of the marketplace, in publishing, film, and television.
• Ability to manage complex book schedules with tight deadlines.
• Ability to participate in managing the development process.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements:
• Established relationships with writers and agents.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently.
• Flexibility to work extended hours to accommodate crash schedules.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $47,466.00 - $88,150.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.

In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.