Senior Editor Childrens Global Publishing

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Sr. Editor, Children's - Global Publishing

Overview:
We are seeking an innovative, skilled senior editor with a proven track record of success and a robust love of children's storytelling to join our Global Publishing team. This role is ideal for a creative editorial professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrives in a dynamic studio environment and brings deep experience working across both internal and licensed publishing programs.

The Sr. Editor will acquire original works as well as 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 ideal candidate will have a network of literary agents and talents to draw from and an interest for identifying and developing against emerging trends and new voices. This role will also require close collaboration with external partners and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are 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 robust eye for creative storytelling and a solid knowledge of the children's publishing space is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

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

Dialogue with authors, illustrators, and agents

In‑house writing

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

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

Manage multiple projects and meet ambitious deadlines

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

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 8 yrs+ publishing experience in publishing. Children's publishing is preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge with Adobe

Strong P&L management skills

Extraordinary attention to detail and grammar

Domestic and international travel may be required

Additional Qualifications:

Photoshop and Illustrator preferred

Hiring Salary Range:
$85,600.00 - 128,400.00.

What We Offer:

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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.

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

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Nearest Major Market:
Manhattan

Nearest Secondary Market:
New York City

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