reputed company Senior Editor – Delacorte Press: A Dream Role for YA Literature Enthusiasts

Are you a passionate editor with a keen eye for detail and a love for storytelling? Do you have a proven track record of success in licensed publishing or young adult fiction? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team at Delacorte Press as a Senior Editor. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of commercial to literary fiction and nonfiction titles, including some of America's most popular and highly acclaimed authors.

About Delacorte Press

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Responsibilities

As a Senior Editor at Delacorte Press, you will be responsible for:

• Editing and overseeing the development of our YA licensing publishing business, ensuring that books meet brand guidelines and editorial standards
• Managing creator and licensor approvals, and contributing to the overall commercial creative execution of the list
• Acquiring and editing occasional non-licensed middle grade and YA novels for the Delacorte Press list
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• Collaborating closely with Design on branding, packaging, and general design

Requirements

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• A minimum of 5 years of editorial experience, preferably in licensed publishing or young adult fiction
• Stellar structural and line-editing ability
• Strong ability to establish and maintain relationships with authors, agents, and licensors
• Experience in negotiation and managing books through the editorial/production process
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects with superb organizational and time management skills
• A creative self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively

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As a Senior Editor at Delacorte Press, you will enjoy:

• A competitive salary range of $81,500 - $83,000
• The flexibility of remote work reputed company the United States, with core working hours that include availability for meetings between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET, as needed
• Eligibility for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results
• Comprehensive benefits program, including 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, and generous paid time off
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a dynamic and supportive work environment

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