Editor ​/ Senior Editor – Random House Children’s Books (Hybrid

Company Description

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others.

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Penguin Random House LLC

New York, United States, NY 10019

hybrid

USD 77,500 - 85,500 (Yearly)

Penguin Random House, the leading Publishing house globally, understands the critical role children’s books play in creating lifelong readers. Random House Children’s Books is thrilled to be growing our creative team with the addition of an editor or a senior editor in the BFYR imprint, focusing on picture books.

As the newest Editor, you’ll work on acquiring and developing picture books and young formats that will engage a variety of young children. Your mission will be to establish new series and grow existing brands and talent, with formats specifically targeting mass-market and retail distribution. We are looking for someone with a retail-minded viewpoint, who will build a list of books that kids and families want to reach for over and over again.

You’ll acquire and edit books for ages 0-7, board, novelty, and picture book, and there will be opportunity for IP work and to franchise successful brands into Early Readers (Step Into Reading) as well. You will be supported by a collaborative team in an innovative group, to help bring your creative ideas to reality.

We are looking for someone with a successful commercial picture book track and established relationships, who is excited to focus on illustrated formats, stay on market trends, and innovate and distinguish the Random House list with kid-friendly ideas and creative bookmaking. We are home to such beloved creators and series as Emily Winfield Martin, Magic Tree House, Junie

B. Jones, Richard Scarry, and even newcomers like Coco Wyo; we are passionate about creating books that kids adore and see themselves in! If you love children’s books and are an energetic self-starter who is eager to be part of a commercially minded and collaborative team, come join us in making books that turn kids into readers.

• Edit approximately 10-15 new books per year, some of which you’ll identify through new and creative avenues
• Oversee all editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript generation and acquisition; liaising with art directors to provide illustration; copywriting including cover, metadata, and other marketing copy as required
• Generate book ideas for preschool and early elementary ages through market analysis and identifying gaps in the market
• Maintain publishing/production schedules and meet deadlines while collaborating with multiple teams
• Participate in brainstorms and editorial meetings
• Present titles at sales meetings and across the division
• Keep abreast of retail trends, self-publishing trends, and children’s media / interests in order to keep us up-to-date on the marketplace’s demands (read trade publications and competitors' books; visit bookstores; watch children’s media; etc.)

• 4+ years children's books editorial experience, with proven track for acquiring and editing successful picture books and young illustrated work.
• Excellent writing and copywriting skills
• Ability to think creatively and come up with ideas for expanding children’s book characters and worlds
• Strong interpersonal skills, in order to collaborate with authors, illustrators, and…