Executive Editor, Little, Brown

About the role

We seek an entrepreneurial, creative Executive Editor with a proven record of success to expand our program of nonfiction books and help shape the evolution of our imprint. This editor will acquire 8 to 12 titles with strong promotional and sales potential each year, building a smart, commercial list that reflects the diversity of our potential audiences and the world we live in. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

Responsibilities

• Acquire 8 to 12 nonfiction titles each year with potential for critical and commercial success, attracting quality submissions and prospecting for new authors
• Collaborate with publishing team to identify and develop areas for growth
• Expertly edit manuscripts and advocate for authors throughout their books’ lifecycles
• Efficiently partner with authors, agents, and internal teams (art, design, production, sales, publicity, marketing) to position and publish books with creativity and force
• Manage title P&Ls and track progress toward sales and profit goals
• Take on departmental projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of editorial experience in book publishing, journalism, or relevant media
• Track record of acquiring, developing, and publishing profitable, high-quality titles
• Deep network of agents and authors
• Strong knowledge of the fiction market, production lifecycle, and sales and marketing strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and polished presentation style
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-profile and complex projects simultaneously
• Firm understanding of the business of trade book publishing, including negotiation and financial aspects

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $100,00 - $130,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic and supplemental life
• short-term and long-term disability
• accidental death and dismemberment
• critical illness
• 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