Editor

Hachette Book Group

. Brainstorm and develop projects based on entertainment properties, lifestyle practices, and popular formats .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive editorial experience in book publishing, with a strong understanding of the acquisition process and project management. Capable of collaborating effectively with authors, licensors, and creative teams while maintaining high standards of communication and organization.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Editorial ExperienceBook Publishing ProcessProject ManagementStrong Verbal And Written CommunicationLine Editing

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Hard Skills

Editorial DevelopmentAcquisition EvaluationManuscript EditingProject CoordinationGenre Fiction ExperienceIllustrated Books ExperienceDescriptive Copy DraftingChicago Manual Of Style FamiliarityDetail-OrientedBrainstorming

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedProfessionalismSensitivityPublic SpeakingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

WordOutlookTeamsPowerPointExcel

Industry Keywords

LicensingDigital PublishingContent-Rich MediaCreative CommunitiesAuthorsLiterary Agents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Brainstorm and develop projects based on entertainment properties, lifestyle practices, and popular formats
Acquire and edit approximately 15 books and related book-plus products each year
Cultivate relationships with authors, licensors, literary agents, subject experts, and creative communities
Evaluate and develop book proposals and pitches for acquisition
Work with the Editorial Director to expand one-color narrative publishing and potentially grow the fiction line
Work with licensors to craft concepts and guide projects through approvals
Edit and develop manuscripts and manage projects through all publishing stages
Collaborate with in-house design, production, and production editorial departments, plus external freelancers, authors, and publishing partners
Draft sales, marketing, and consumer-facing descriptive copy
Act as project editor on titles acquired by the Editorial Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years’ editorial experience in book, licensing, magazine, or digital publishing
Experience in genre fiction and/or illustrated books or other content-rich media spaces is a plus
Well-developed understanding of the acquisition and book publishing process
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Comfort speaking publicly in varied in-house team meetings and sales-facing presentations
Highly organized and detail-oriented; capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Embrace brainstorming, editorial development, and determining a design/physical package
Sensitivity and professionalism when interacting with authors, literary agents, licensors, and colleagues
Comfortable coordinating projects involving designers, authors, and freelancers
Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, or similar tools
Strong understanding of line editing
Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style or other style guides
Resume and cover letter required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Critical illness coverage
Hospital indemnity
Long-term care
Health and dependent care FSA
Commuter benefit plan
Employee assistance program
Tuition reimbursement
Travel assistance
401(k)
Discretionary bonus program
PTO: 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, and generous sick leave
Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services