Career Opportunities: Senior Editor, Delacorte Press (Open to Remote) (276853)

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: North America, United States, New York (USA) The Delacorte Press imprint of Random House Children's Books/Penguin Random House has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Editor to join their team. This role reports to the Publisher of Delacorte Press. We are seeking an enthusiastic editor with a passion for storytelling and teen literature. Responsibilities include editing and overseeing the development of our YA licensing publishing business, as well as managing the editorial process for occasional non-licensed teen novels from manuscript acquisition to final production. The editor will collaborate closely with authors, licensors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality content, ensure timely delivery of materials and adherence to production schedules. The ideal candidate will have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for detail, and experience working with licensed properties and original content. Delacorte's list includes everything from commercial to literary fiction to dynamic nonfiction, and we are proud to be the home of some of America's most popular and highly acclaimed authors. We want every author who trusts us with their work to feel nurtured and fully supported. We are an editorial team. Responsibilities: • Edit and oversee the development of the licensing YA list, ensuring the books meet brand guidelines and editorial standards, manage creator and licensor approvals, and contribute to the overall commercial creative execution of the list • Acquire and edit the occasional non-licensed middle grade and YA novels for the Delacorte Press list • Be the project manager and primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, administration, and creative development and production for all titles under purview. • Work closely with Design on branding, packaging, and general design. Requirements: • Minimum of 5 years of editorial experience, preferably in licensed publishing or young adult fiction. • Stellar structural and line-editing ability. • Strong ability to establish and maintain relationships with authors, agents, and licensors. • Experience in negotiation and managing books through the editorial/production process. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple projects with superb organizational and time management skills. • Must be a creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively. The salary range for this position is $81,500 – 83,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results. This position offers the flexibility of remote work within the United States. Core working hours must include availability for meetings between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, as needed. Individuals are also eligible to work from the 1745 Broadway office in Manhattan if preferred. Please apply using our online application process and include a resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, 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. 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. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, 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/. 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. Company: Penguin Random House LLC Country: United States of America State/Region: New York City: New York Postal Code: 10019 Job ID: 276853 This offer from "Arvato" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 77% flex score. Apply Job!