Children’s Book adjunct Editor/Associate Editor:Phaidon Press
Job description:
Children's Book adjunct Editor/Associate Editor Published: Oct. 28, 2021
Offered by: Phaidon Press
income: 45k-55k depending on practice
advantages: Health; 401K
Duration: Full Time
Job location: New York, NY United Kingdom
Requirements: An exciting job opportunity has arisen in our New York office for a highly creative, practiced adjunct Editor/Associate Editor. Working closely with the Associate Publisher, you will manage a range of illustrated nonfiction titles, from board book to middle grade. You will be involved in all aspects of book creation, from pre-acquisitions through to publication. This will include concepting exciting new titles, assessing texts, editing contracted projects (structural edits through to final proofreading), and managing budgets and schedules. This is currently not an acquiring function but has the potential to grow into one.
Our ideal candidate has several years of editorial practice in children's book publishing; demonstrable capability to develop age-appropriate content; a keen eye for language; and is extremely detail oriented. A true passion for children's books and market expertise is essential.
All candidates must have the right to live and work in the US and we would particularly welcome applications from candidates from currently underrepresented groups in book publishing. To apply, please email a full CV and covering letter to careers@phaidon.com
Essential tasks and Job responsibilities:
• Editorially manage contracted projects from pre-acquisition through to publication, and additionally support marketing, publicity, and sales efforts • Collaborate with the Design team and external designers all over the book process regarding specs, illustration needs, routes, and overall design • Create and monitor schedules, manage freelance copyediting of manuscripts and proofreading and indexing of page proofs. Check for quality assurance at all stages and ensure revisions have been made correctly • Create project proposals, quote request forms, profit & loss statements, catalogue copy, online copy, contract requests, and payment requests; manage gratis lists; update company database records (Books); and complete other administrative tasks relating to the children's titles • Evaluate potential projects with regard to Phaidon's editorial identity and market
Requirements and expertise:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work practice • Minimum 3 years practice in children's publishing, and a specific expertise of and passion for children's books (ages 0-14) and the children's marketplace • Expert writing expertise, oral communication expertise, and negotiation expertise • Detail orientation, respect for process, deadline sensitivity, and the capability to juggle and prioritize, availability to collaborate • Candidate should be energetic, communicative, and resourceful
About Our Employer : Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts, with over 1,500 titles in print. We work with the world's most influential writers, chefs, architects, designers, photographers, and thinkers to produce innovative books on food, architecture, design, art, photography, fashion, general interest, travel, and illustrated books for children.
Contact: Maya Gartner
E-mail: E-Mail: careers@phaidon.com
Address: 65 Bleecker Street, 8th Floor New York, NY 10012
Phone: +1 212 652 5400
Special Instructions: To apply, please email a full CV and covering letter to careers@phaidon.com
