Editor, Children's - Global Publishing

Editor, Children’s – Global Publishing
We are seeking an innovative, skilled editor with a deep love of children’s storytelling to join our Global Publishing team. This role is ideal for a creative editorial professional who thrives in a dynamic studio environment and brings deep experience working across both internal and licensed publishing programs. The Editor will acquire, develop, and oversee titles based on beloved and iconic franchises, including PAW Patrol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Garfield, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The role requires close collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure each project is brand-accurate, creatively ambitious, and executed to the highest standards. This position works cross‑functionally with teams across film, television, franchise, animation, consumer products, and brand management to build a compelling, fan‑approved publishing program for kids and families. A solid eye for creative storytelling and a solid knowledge of the children’s publishing space is highly valued.

Responsibilities

Edit manuscripts for a robust list including storybooks, chapter books, beginning readers, coloring and activity, educational, non‑fiction, and novelty titles

Acquire new projects and shape editorial strategy for both vertical and licensed titles

Work with art department to review sketches, final art, and cover design

Manage multiple projects and meet ambitious deadlines

Negotiate with authors, illustrators, and agents

Oversee title P&Ls

Cultivate, foster, and maintain relationships with licensees and internal stakeholders

Interact with TV, film, franchise, animation, consumer products, and brand teams

Review marketing and publicity materials

In‑house writing

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum 5 years publishing experience in publishing

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Knowledge with Adobe

Strong P&L management skills

Remarkable attention to detail and grammar

Domestic and international travel may be required

Additional Qualifications

Children’s publishing is preferred

Photoshop and Illustrator preferred

Salary and Benefits
Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 110,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

Benefits Highlights

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.

Generous paid time off.

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Check out our full list of benefits at https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Equal Opportunity Employer
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on‑screen and off. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com.

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