Editorial Director, Amazon Publishing

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Amazon Publishing is seeking an innovative and market-savvy Editorial Director to shape the strategic direction of its audiobook program. You will be responsible for discovering and acquiring exceptional content leading list planning building new acquisitions pipelines managing author agent and publisher relationships and developing strategies for growing our audiobook business. This is a multi-faceted job in a start-up environment that requires flexibility agility and complex decision-making. Strong judgment excellent interpersonal and data analysis skills deep knowledge of publishing trends and a passion for authors and innovation are essential.

Key job responsibilities
Identify evaluate and acquire submissions including monitoring trend and sales data
Develop and maintain relationships with agents and publishers including leading negotiations and renewing license terms
Work closely with internal teams (e.g. production marketing) to shepherd titles through publication and beyond
Design and implement strategies that encourage growth and innovation including distribution and retail opportunities

About the team
Amazon Publishing is the full-service publishing arm of Amazon. Our mission is to invent new and better ways to connect authors and readers.

- 5 years of content creation or copy editing including online publishing experience
- Experience working with data and leveraging analytics to make decisions
- Experience managing multiple projects and priorities across teams in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Experience in oral and written communication in English
- Strong negotiation skills along with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls
- Experience managing and growing new author/agent/publisher relationships

- Broad list of agent/publisher contacts
- Experience working in audiobooks and understanding of audiobook landscape
- Experience publishing across genres

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at NY New York - 159900.00 - 216400.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 145400.00 - 196700.00 USD annually

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