Associate Editor, Adams Media

Overview
We seek a strong innovator, product developer, and communicator to join our editorial team as an Associate Editor. In this role you will research, conceive, and acquire 15 projects per year, including series and non‑series books, across a variety of nonfiction categories. We are looking for a strong team player who is interested in creating engaging new practical nonfiction from the ground up.

Job Duties

Pitch projects to the Publishing Board and work with the team to hone the overall vision of the project.

Conduct extensive market and audience research to justify and direct acquisitions.

Identify and contract the right content expert to author these in‑house developed ideas.

Learn and follow internal processes and complete necessary project documentation.

Manage a number of projects in different stages of the editorial process, following each project through from idea generation to publication.

Qualifications

3+ years of editorial, marketing, or product development experience, preferably in trade book publishing.

Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Creative self‑starter who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Sales and marketplace‑driven.

Familiarity with social listening and media monitoring tools a plus.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Benefits
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. The spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From 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. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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.

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. Additionally, employees have access to our industry‑first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

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