Associate Editor, Licensed Publishing

Job Summary

Seeking a creative and highly organized Associate Editor for Licensed Publishing, this full-time remote position will manage a selection of licensed publishing projects, provide editorial feedback, and develop new publishing opportunities in collaboration with authors, agents, and licensors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned licensed publishing projects from manuscript development through publication, ensuring adherence to editorial standards and licensor requirements
• Identify, develop, and acquire new projects with a focus on commercial opportunities and emerging trends in the MG and YA marketplace
• Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, agents, and licensors, serving as a key liaison throughout the publishing process

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of editorial experience in trade publishing with a track record of managing books or comparable projects
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to provide substantive feedback
• Excellent organizational and project-management skills to handle multiple deadlines
• Strong interest in children's and young adult publishing, popular culture, and franchise storytelling
• Experience with licensed publishing and working with licensors is a plus