VP Executive Editor Simon Schuster Books
VP Executive Editor Simon Schuster Books
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USD 190000 - 215000
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Job Description
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of Americas Best MidSize Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages and in all printed digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the worlds most popular and widely recognized writers and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous wellknown imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster Scribner Atria Books Gallery Books Pocket Books Adams Media Simon & Schuster Childrens Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia Canada India and the United Kingdom and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website atwww.simonandschuster.
Simon & Schuster is seeking a Vice President Executive Editor to acquire nonfiction and/or fiction for its flagship imprint. All category interests and genre specialties will be considered. The ideal candidate is deeply passionate about and devoted to the art and craft of book publishingyet also believes the industry is ripe for innovation and experimentation (and embraces efforts to affect such progress).
Specific responsibilities include:
1. Soliciting acquiring and editing books for publication.
2. Working with the publicity and marketing teams to position books and the art department on packaging.
3. Acting as the inhouse liaison between editorial and the production design art and managing editorial departments as well as the sales marketing and publicity teams.
4. Helping other editors assess projects as needed.
5. Communicating with authors and agents in all phases of the publishing process from acquisition to publication date.
6. Effectively representing own list as well as the Simon & Schuster imprint to booksellers foreign publishers literary organizations and other outofhouse contacts beyond authors and agents.
Please apply if you meet the following requirements:
Minimum of 1012 years of publishing experience in editorial acquisitions for a general trade publisher
Strong editing capabilities
Established contacts in the agent community
Entrepreneurial thinker who proactively generates book ideas and seeks out writers directly
Skilled at generating unique marketing and publicity ideas for their books
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to negotiate with authors and agents
Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multitask effectively
Excellent attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook Teams etc.
Willingness to work in person (Rockefeller Center Manhattan) 34 days per week
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives we believe that opportunity access resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion creed sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression and Veteran status.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City California Colorado Washington state and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of jobrelated factors including but not limited to geographic location market demands experience training and education. The benefits available for this position include medical dental vision 401(k) plan life insurance coverage disability benefits tuition assistance program and PTO or if applicable. Additionally employees have access to our industryfirst Broad Based Ownership program which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster LLC subject to all policies including theWorkplace Privacy Noticeand eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job FamilyEditorial
- Job FunctionContent / Editorial / Publishing
- Pay TypeSalary
- Employment IndicatorRegular
- Min Hiring Rate$190000.00
- Max Hiring Rate$215000.00
Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
