Editor, Children’s – Global Publishing

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Editor, Children’s — Global Publishing

Overview
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 yrs 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

Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $75,000.00 – 110,000.00.

This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer:

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

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. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. 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.

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