Children's and YA Editor

Seeking a full-time Children's and YA Editor, this role involves acquiring and developing children's, middle grade, and young adult titles in a hybrid or remote setting, focusing on building a publishing list and collaborating across the publishing process to drive commercial success.
Key responsibilities

Build and manage a publishing list across the Children's + YA program
Identify, acquire, and develop commercially successful titles
Collaborate with various departments to successfully launch each title

Required qualifications

3-5+ years of publishing experience with editorial acquisitions and developmental editing
A passion for discovering new talent and building successful publishing programs
Experience managing multiple publishing projects from acquisition through publication
Strong editorial instincts and the ability to shape manuscripts for the marketplace
A genuine love of children's and young adult books