Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

Workman Publishing - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Remote - New York, NY

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Executive Editor at Grand Central Publishing is responsible for expanding the fiction program by acquiring 10-12 titles annually, focusing on commercial fiction genres such as speculative fiction, horror, and multi-genre works. This role involves identifying market trends, negotiating contracts, editing manuscripts, and overseeing the production process from start to finish. The position is based in New York City and follows a hybrid working model with two days in the office each week.

Responsibilities

• Acquire projects from various sources including agents and established authors.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with authors, agents, and internal staff.
• Handle departmental projects and initiatives.
• Represent the division at tradeshows and industry events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years of trade book acquiring and editing experience.
• Proven editorial skills in shaping commercial fiction manuscripts.
• Solid knowledge of book publishing processes and functions including Editorial, Production, Design, and Marketing.
• Strong contacts in the publishing industry.
• Ability to stay informed about market trends and reader preferences.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with speculative fiction, horror, and interstitial fiction.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in cross-functional team scenarios.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Health and dependent care FSA
• Commuter benefit plan
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Travel assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Discretionary bonus program
• Paid time off (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave)
• Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services