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Temporary Editor, Union Square & Co. - Gift & Specialty

Hachette Book Group · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteWriting$30k–$35k/yrTemporary

This is a 6-month temporary position reporting to the Editorial Director of the Gift & Specialty group, spanning Union Square Gift, Knock Knock, Knock Knock Kids, and Em & Friends. The role requires 35 hours per week.

About the role

The Temporary Editor will work closely with the Editorial Director to manage a list of original and licensed gift titles, audit and manage front-and-backlist title information, create and manage schedules, and provide editorial support across imprints. This position demands a creative entrepreneur with exceptional attention to detail, a sharp editorial eye, and the ability to independently manage complex deliverables.

Responsibilities

  • Edit and manage gift titles with varying levels of content.
  • Develop outlines for gift titles, collaborate with production on formats, package, edit, and/or write manuscripts, oversee schedules, and independently manage list.
  • Audit Gift & Specialty backlist titles within internal systems; update and manage title information.
  • Collaborate extensively with the Gift & Specialty editorial team; help traffic projects as needed.
  • Help create and manage schedules for the Knock Knock and Em & Friends list.
  • Manage profit and loss statements, production estimates and format development, and maintain project budgets.
  • Act as the spokesperson and coordinator internally for list across departments.
  • Write title information sheets, sales copy, and catalog/marketing copy.
  • Position each title for sales, marketing, and publicity; prepare seasonal sales materials.
  • Perform other related duties, administrative tasks, and support functions as needed.

Requirements

  • Excellent organizational skills with a proven track record of meeting deadlines with a demanding list of concurrent projects.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience coordinating gift products or books across a variety of creative contributors—including licensors, writers, brands, illustrators, and others—along with proven ability to communicate effectively with multiple internal stakeholders across departments.
  • Proven ability to set priorities under pressure and multi-task effectively.
  • Thoughtful care and awareness in interpersonal communications, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

  • 4-year college degree or equivalent working experience.
  • 2+ years working in editorial/publishing, gift product, packaging, or equivalent.

Pay

Compensation for this position is $30,000–$35,000 for the six-month project period. Salary may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Overtime may be required or requested due to workload or special projects.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care insurance.
  • Health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan.
  • Employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance.
  • 401(k) and discretionary bonus program.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification, hours worked, and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may require specific elections or program terms.

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