Managing Editor, BOOM! Studios (Open to Remote)

Penguin Random House • New York, NY

430d • Remote

About The Position

The Managing Editor at BOOM! Studios is responsible for overseeing the editorial process and production schedule of comic books and graphic novels across all four imprints. This role involves managing logistics from manuscript transmittal to final book files, ensuring timely communication and collaboration among departments, and maintaining the production database. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses strong writing and analytical skills, and is enthusiastic about the publishing process.

Requirements

• A minimum of five years' experience in comic book & graphic novel or trade book publishing is preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading skills, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively
• A team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when needed once familiar with the role
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Expertise with FileMaker Pro, Airtable, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and/or Asana a plus

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, and logistics for all four BOOM! Studios imprints
• Track manuscript and art inventories with Editorial
• Schedule seasonal lists; schedule and run planning meetings to keep season list on track
• Be the primary liaison among other departments, especially production design, and editorial, and including marketing, sales and operations
• Provide and enforce deadlines for production and sales materials
• Support the sales-marketing and metadata teams with the release of metadata and sales materials to online retailers and catalogues
• Update the production database
• Distribute periodic reports (weekly, monthly, seasonally)
• Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k)
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Educational Assistance
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees