Editor, Running Press

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Hachette Book Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

Running Press, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, is seeking an Editor to join their creative team. This role involves acquiring and editing approximately 15 books and related products each year, focusing on categories such as Lifestyle, Art, Body, Mind & Spirit, and more. The position is flexible, allowing for work from either New York or Philadelphia, with a hybrid model requiring in-office attendance two days a week, increasing to three days in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Identify trends, topics, and formats for book and stationery development.
• Cultivate relationships with authors, literary agents, and artists.
• Evaluate and develop book proposals and pitches for acquisition.
• Edit and develop manuscripts, managing projects through the publishing process.
• Partner with authors to realize their visions from acquisition to publication.
• Collaborate with design, production, and freelancers.
• Serve as a public voice for projects during acquisition and sales presentations.
• Participate in brainstorming meetings for new products.
• Act as project editor on titles acquired by Publisher and Senior Editor.
• Advocate for authors' views and represent the publishing house diplomatically.

Requirements

• 5+ years of editorial experience in book, magazine, or digital publishing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of the acquisition process.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Understanding of line editing and the Chicago Manual of Style.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with complex, four-color illustrated books or content-rich media.
• Comfort with public speaking and presenting ideas.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance