Spectrum - New York, NY
posted 3 months ago
At Warner Bros. Discovery, we are looking for a talented individual to join our editorial team, responsible for developing new ideas and working closely with writers and editorial counterparts at publishing houses. This role requires a creative mind capable of interfacing with various members of the publishing community while working independently to edit projects. The successful candidate will manage a list of approximately 10-15 titles per year with minimal supervision from senior editorial staff. This includes providing line and overarching edits to authors, writing detailed plot and character outlines for ghostwritten and development projects, and crafting cover and promotional copy. Additionally, the role involves maintaining author and publisher schedules and pitching story and property ideas, ranging from one-liners to full plot treatments. The development goal is to sell four original projects per year, necessitating the initiation and maintenance of relationships with writers, editors, publishers, and agents. The position also includes performing additional related duties as assigned, making it a dynamic and engaging opportunity for the right candidate.