Editor, Publishing

This is a Full Time Job

Location: New York, New York, United States of AmericaYour New Role...
Responsible for developing new ideas, working with writers, and interfacing with editorial counterparts at publishing houses and interfacing with other members of the publishing community. Works independently to edit projects.Your Role 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 assignedQualifications & 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 preferredKnowledge/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 skillsOther 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.How We Get Things Done…This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. 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.