Children's and YA Editor

Job Summary

Seeking a full-time Children's and YA Editor, this role involves acquiring and developing children's, middle grade, and young adult titles in a hybrid or remote setting, focusing on building a publishing list and collaborating across the publishing process to drive commercial success.

Key responsibilities

• Build and manage a publishing list across the Children's + YA program
• Identify, acquire, and develop commercially successful titles
• Collaborate with various departments to successfully launch each title

Required qualifications

• 3-5+ years of publishing experience with editorial acquisitions and developmental editing
• A passion for discovering new talent and building successful publishing programs
• Experience managing multiple publishing projects from acquisition through publication
• Strong editorial instincts and the ability to shape manuscripts for the marketplace
• A genuine love of children's and young adult books