ASSISTANT EDITOR

Job Overview Chronicle Books is looking for a creative and savvy Assistant Editor to join the Art & Entertainment publishing group. From Grumpy Cat to Dolly Parton, the Art & Entertainment team acquires and publishes pop culture books, formats, and calendars across a wide range of non‑fiction categories. Our titles are contagious, thoughtfully designed, funny, and commercial. We need a quick‑thinking, pop‑culture and trend‑loving editor who has many creative ideas, an interest in growing publishing relationships, and a clear vision for what makes a book irresistible.
Key Responsibilities Provide editorial and project management support on commercial books and formats, focusing on licensing relationships under the direction of the Publishing Director.
Independently acquire or serve as project editor for 6–8 books, calendars, and formats per year, generating innovative concepts and conducting consumer research.
Build industry relationships, cultivate authors and makers, and maintain title schedules throughout the development cycle.
Evaluate manuscripts, input corrections, generate title memo copy for tipsheets, and track licensor approvals.
Communicate with authors, artists, packagers, licensors, and literary agents; present proposals to the publishing group meeting.
Generate P&L statements and deal sheets, lead creative meetings, make offers, monitor marketplace trends, and collaborate with department group members.
Requirements Minimum three years of publishing experience with proven project management skills.
Strong interest in licensing and skill in copywriting/written communications.
Ability to represent the publishing director and executive editor in meetings.
Excellent attention to detail, self‑motivation, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively.
Hiring Salary Range $27.41 – $31.50 per hour. This range reflects the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, geographic location, and internal equity.
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Profit‑share plan
Three weeks of paid vacation at start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas and New Year
Paid family, maternity, and paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Long‑term disability insurance
Annual tuition assistance
Annual wellness stipend
Schedule Hybrid schedule in our San Francisco office: at least three in‑office days per week and up to five, depending on project and business needs.
Equal‑Opportunity Employer Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Chronicle Books is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who support a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.

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Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and continues to be one of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the United States. Over the years, we have developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books and gift products. Our independent company continues to challenge conventional publishing wisdom, setting trends in both subject and format across a list that is as diverse as it is distinctive. We value collaboration and creativity, we have a passion for design and quality, and we insist on surprising and delighting our readers. To succeed in our work, we seek and hire people who are committed to the open exchange of ideas and who help us cultivate an atmosphere of mutual accountability and trust.

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