Senior Editor WaterBrook and Multnomah Books Job

Company:Penguin Random House LLC

Requisition ID:29887

Senior Editor WaterBrook and Multnomah books

WaterBrook and Multnomah books seeks a Senior Editor to join its team. Reporting to the VP EditorinChief of WaterBrook and Multnomah books the Senior Editor will solicit acquire evaluate and develop nonfiction manuscripts and proposals across all genres published by the two imprints including inspirational Christian living devotional personal growth and relationships. The role includes building a personal stable of authors as well as working alongside other editors to bring their acquired projects to completion.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Acquires and develops new book projects
• Reads and evaluates manuscripts and proposals; recommends proposals for acquisition
• In coordination with the editorial director assesses potential value of projects crafts P&Ls formulates acquisitions requests
• Works with authors on concepts outlines and revisions of manuscripts including substantive and line edits
• Manages select repackaging projects to maintain backlist
• Consults with the art production and managing editorial departments on schedule design and packaging of books
• Develops and maintains author agent and publisher contacts and engages in developmental work with authors
• Tracks manuscripts through all stages of editing design and production
• Consults with authors on style content and format changes
• Prepares supplemental material as needed including endorsement requests and final endorsement copy early reading samples and other materials as requested for the sales force along with study guide questions and valueadd materials
• Prepares title information sheets; processes and edits copypacks (cover and marketing copy)
• Keeps abreast of trends and competitive titles
• Handles daily correspondence office work phones attends required meetings
• Handles special projects as assigned and works collaboratively with the larger team
• Performs other related duties administrative tasks support functions as needed

Requirements:

• Strong editorial skills
• Strong communication skill verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to attend to detail
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to work closely with authors
• Ability to deal with difficult people

  Candidates must have a minimum of 710 years book editorial experience and a solid track record of shaping commercially successful books. They also must have knowledge of competition and the Christian publishing market. Strong line and conceptual editing skills are required as are excellent communication skills. Strong negotiation skills are an asset.

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