Senior Editor, Art & Entertainment

Chronicle Books is seeking a creative and entrepreneurial Senior Editor to join our Art & Entertainment Publishing Group. The editor will play a critical role in developing a commercially successful and creatively ambitious list that brings together art design entertainment pop culture visual nonfiction and innovative gift formats.

The role combines a strong commercial approach to Art & Entertainment acquisitions with particular responsibility for developing and strengthening Chronicles Art list identifying distinctive projects voices and opportunities that can expand its reach. The ideal candidate is a proactive originator with a great eye strong market instincts deep industry connections and a passion for discovering and developing projects that feel fresh relevant and unmistakably Chronicle. We are looking for someone with experience across traditional and novelty formats excellent editorial and commercial judgment and a collaborative spirit that thrives in a design-forward team-oriented publishing environment.

Key Responsibilities: The Senior Editor will originate acquire and develop approximately 1014 titles annually across art design entertainment pop culture humor visual nonfiction media tie-ins and innovative gift formats with particular responsibility for building a strong and dynamic Art list. They will identify emerging cultural trends provide strategic and commercial insight across Art & Entertainment cultivate and expand relationships with authors and evaluate potential acquisitions through both creative and commercial lenses. They will negotiate deal terms lead the editorial process from acquisition through publication shape the positioning of titles for the marketplace and advocate for them internally. They will contribute ideas and perspective to broader category and publishing-group strategy and mentor and support the professional development of an editorial assistant and editorial fellow. The Senior Editor will also represent Chronicle Books and the Art & Entertainment list at industry events while supporting team and company goals and initiatives while championing a diverse curious commercially minded and forward-thinking publishing vision. Please note that this job description outlines the primary responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list. Were a collaborative team and responsibilities may evolve to meet changing priorities and opportunities.

Hiring Salary Range: $84000 $96500. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to an applicants education experience knowledge skills abilities and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits including but not limited to medical dental and vision insurance 401k a profit share plan three weeks of paid vacation to start two weeks of sick time per year and company holidays including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Years Day paid family maternity and paternity leave commuter benefits long-term disability insurance annual tuition assistance annual wellness stipend and more.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the companys vision of a diverse equitable inclusive and collaborative workplace and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above we still encourage you to apply.

About Us: Founded in 1967 in San Francisco Chronicle Books is one of the worlds most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books gifts and games for all ages. Its highly acclaimed list spans art photography food lifestyle pop culture humor self-help wellness childrens books and stationery among other categories. Chronicle is the home of numerous award-winning authors bestselling series and trend-setting titles. Chronicle Books is committed to partnering with artists writers and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. For more information visit .

A minimum of 57 years of trade publishing experience with a strong record of acquiring editing and publishing successful books and/or gift products is required along with a demonstrated ability to originate and develop commercially viable and creatively ambitious projects across illustrated nonfiction art entertainment or novelty formats. A significant editorial taste paired with commercial instincts a strong interest in and knowledge of art and visual culture and established relationships and industry contacts across publishing and relevant creative communities are also required. Applicants should have exceptional editorial judgment and copywriting ability the skill to identify emerging cultural and marketplace opportunities and translate them into compelling publishing ideas while being comfortable negotiating contracts and managing project budgets schedules and multiple priorities. Strong organizational communication presentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across highly collaborative teams are needed and applicants should be self-motivated resourceful and proactive with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Management or mentoring experience is preferred for Senior Editor candidates.