Executive Editor

About the role

ABRAMS is a publisher founded in 1949 that specializes in art and illustrated books. We are seeking an Executive Editor to join our Children’s Editorial team. The ideal candidate is deeply connected to pop culture and fandoms and brings strong knowledge of the kids, middle grade, YA, and graphic novel spaces.

Responsibilities

• Edit approximately 10-14 licensed titles per year across categories, including YA, middle grade, graphic novels, picture books, and novelty
• Develop brands/projects and present ideas and concepts to licensors
• Manage the editorial relationships with key licensing partners such as Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney, Hasbro, and Netflix; liaise with adult and calendar divisions as needed
• Manage and route P&Ls & participate in sales conferences and launch presentations
• Develop, nurture, and maintain new and existing relationships with authors, artists, agents, and industry professionals
• Collaborate with sales and marketing departments on positioning and plans for titles and programs, as well as communication of plans and strategy to licensors/authors/illustrators/agents; be a strong advocate for titles and programs in terms of cross-promotional opportunities and support from licensors
• Attend key trade shows and consumer conferences and cons as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• A passion for pop culture and children’s entertainment
• Strong knowledge of the children’s book market and an ability to identify opportunities with an eye toward forthcoming trends
• Minimum of 7 years of editorial experience in children’s books and/or entertainment publishing
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Well-honed negotiation skills & an understanding of contracts
• Strong, established relationships with agents & industry colleagues
• Able to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines; strong organizational skills
• Experience in content development is a plus
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Based in New York, NY
• Follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days per week
• The base salary range for this position is ($95,000 – $110,000) per year

Benefits

• Generous paid holidays and Summer Fridays
• Company-paid year-end office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day each year
• Comprehensive health benefits, including short-term and long-term disability
• Retail savings (401k) and life insurance
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick time off