Editor, Romance

Description: Bloomsbury Publishing is seeking an Editor to help develop a romance list under the Bloomsbury Archer imprint. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of this genre (and its subgenres), as well as a history as a reader and editor of this type of book. Established relationships with agents in this space is a must. The Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality storytelling, diverse viewpoints, compelling hooks, and commercial appeal. They will bring each book in with a clear vision for its development, its audience, and its potential. This Editor will be responsible for supervising new titles through the entirety of the editing process and will coordinate all stages of book production, from acquisition to publication. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and within a group environment are necessary. Requirements: Responsibilities Acquire approximately ten projects per yearDevelop and edit a varied range of manuscripts within the romance genreRead, evaluate, and develop materials for acquisitionMaintain and develop relationships with authors and agents Work with authors on content, style, and format of publication and provide them with editorial feedbackAttend weekly editorial and design meetings to discuss incoming and existing acquisitionsRead submissions and provide feedback for editorial colleagues Negotiate purchase of manuscripts with authors and agentsWrite catalog/cover copy and title information sheets for frontlist titlesGenerate profit and loss estimatesCollaborate with design and production on style, schedule, format, and aesthetics of publication; prepare manuscripts for productionWork with marketing and publicity departments to care for authorsRepresent individual titles in interdepartmental meetingsPerform special projects as required Requirements Candidate must have a four-year undergraduate degreeAt least five years of experience in an editorial capacity at a publishing imprint, including acquisition experienceExcellent attention to detail, quality, process, and organizationStrong and up-to-date knowledge of the market for romance booksAble to manage multiple projects simultaneously and show initiativeExceptional oral and written communication skillsStrong knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Location (Hybrid) Candidates must reside in the NY tri-state area and be able to work in the office 2 days per week. Equal Opportunity Employment Bloomsbury Publishing USA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Our company has always followed and will continue to follow a policy of providing equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sex, ethnicity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We welcome and celebrate talent from all backgrounds and believe that belonging and inclusion are crucial elements to our success. We are dedicated to actively and continuously improving our practices to better support all of our employees. Benefits Medical insuranceVision insuranceDental insurance401(k)Paid parental leaveHybrid Work Schedule