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Romance Editor

Virtual Vocations Inc · Multiple locations ·

Job type:
Full Time

Passionate about romance publishing, the full-time salaried Romance Editor will acquire, edit, and manage both adult fiction and young adult authors while collaborating closely with bestselling and emerging writers in a hybrid or remote environment.
Key responsibilities

Collaborate with the Editorial Director on long-range planning and list management for Bloom Books and Bloom YA
Identify and solicit manuscripts for publication, analyzing marketplace needs to establish project lists and schedules
Develop manuscripts for content and structure, while working with marketing and sales teams on positioning and promotional strategies

Required qualifications

5+ years of publishing experience
Proven initiative and leadership skills in book and product development
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
A deep love for books and a flexible approach to author collaboration
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment