Editor/Senior Editor, LB INK Job at Hachette Book Group in New York

Editor for Graphic Novel Imprint (LB Ink) – Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Summary: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is developing its graphic novel imprint, LB Ink. We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial editor with a passion for comics and graphic novel publishing and a proven track record of acquiring successful books in this space. The ideal candidate will have a commercial eye, strong agent relationships, firm grasp on the market with an ability to identify and predict trends, and interest in publishing primarily graphic novels, as well as potentially select chapter books and/or middle‑grade titles. This editor or senior editor will acquire and edit projects via traditional means and creative outreach, through IP development, and from seeking out self‑published talent; and see books from contract negotiation through the editorial and publication processes.

Hybrid model: The position is based in New York City and requires three days per week in the New York office, with two days of work‑from‑home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Edit a list of 10–15 graphic titles annually, including chapter book, middle‑grade, YA fiction and nonfiction.
• Manage all aspects of the editorial process from acquisition to publication; contract negotiation, write jacket copy, title fact sheets, and catalog copy; generate profit and loss statements; present titles at sales/launch meetings; provide author and agent care.
• Acquire commercial graphic novels, primarily for the chapter book and middle‑grade audience, and select YA titles.
• Collaborate effectively and punctually with authors and agents, as well as with other departments including Design, Managing Editorial, Production, Sales, Publicity, and Marketing.
• Research and identify trends and opportunities for strategic list and profit growth.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required

• Minimum 3 years of acquisitions and editing experience.
• Clear editorial vision and a strong understanding of both the overall market and each individual acquisition’s target readership.
• Experience in generating P&Ls and negotiating contractual terms.
• Expertise in graphic publishing, including strong author and agent contacts and relationships.
• Excellent project‑management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product, with strong follow‑through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An entrepreneurial spirit in seeking out new undiscovered talent outside the traditional agent pathway (e.g., social media or comic book conventions).
• Results‑oriented and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $66,500–$85,000. Benefits include 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 & 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), and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services.

Location

New York City (NYC) – hybrid model: three days in office, two days from home.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.