Chronicle Books is hiring: Associate Editor, Art & Entertainment in San Francisc

About the Role

Chronicle Books is looking for a creative and savvy Associate Editor to join the Art & Entertainment publishing group. From Grumpy Cat to Dolly Parton, the Art & Entertainment team acquires and publishes art and pop culture books, gift formats, and calendars across a wide range of non‑fiction categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquire approximately eight books and four to six gift formats and calendars a year.
• Build a distinctive, innovative, and profitable list by generating ideas, conducting consumer research, and adding value whenever possible.
• Focus on categories such as humor, photography, music, creativity/inspiration, brand‑ and trend‑driven, pets, and licensing.
• Project‑manage and edit ongoing and established book and gift series, aiming to acquire two breakout or lead titles per year.
• Maintain and grow relationships with agents, authors, licensors, packagers, overseas publishers, and other publishing professionals.
• Evaluate and present proposals, generate P&Ls, tipsheets, and copy, make offers, and monitor marketplace trends.
• Guide titles through the publishing process alongside the Art & Entertainment group members to exceed goals.

Compensation

Hiring salary range: $68,000 - $78,000, based on education, experience, location, and internal equity. Eligible for a profit share plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); profit share plan; three weeks paid vacation; two weeks sick time; company holidays including a paid winter break; paid family, maternity, and paternity leave; commuter benefits; long‑term disability insurance; annual tuition assistance; annual wellness stipend; and more.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule in San Francisco: at least three in‑office days per week, up to five depending on project and business needs. This description does not cover all activities.

To Apply

Submit a résumé and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100 % of the qualifications.

About Us

Founded in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is one of the world’s most admired publishers and distributors of illustrated books, gifts, and games for all ages. Our acclaimed list spans art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, self‑help, wellness, children’s books, and stationery. We partner with artists, writers, and business partners who represent the diversity of our world and foster an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Minimum five years’ publishing experience with proven acquisitions and project‑management skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in copywriting and written communications.
• Experience growing agent contacts in the publishing world.
• Ability to acquire, develop, position, and edit a list of strong‑performing titles in humor, pop culture, and general non‑fiction.
• Strong self‑motivation and ability to work independently as well as in a creative team, modeling policies that promote an inclusive culture.

Job Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing