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Editor – Disney Publishing

Editor – Disney Publishing

CompanyThe Walt Disney Company
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$67500 – $90400
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • 4-6 years experience in acquiring adult fiction properties, including structural and line editing expertise, and managing books through the production process
  • Proven experience developing and publishing commercial adult book IP
  • Excellent author- and agent-care skills
  • Established relationships with literary agents, negotiation skills, experience in redlining contracts
  • Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of P&Ls
  • Strong knowledge of the adult book marketplace and media landscape
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Office suite and willingness to learn company programs
  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

Responsibilities

  • Participate in team IP brainstorm meetings and editorial meetings
  • Write and revise proposals for adult fiction
  • Edit and see fiction projects through their lifecycle
  • Manage key Hyperion Avenue authors and a select list of inherited titles
  • Strategically evaluate and acquire submissions for the imprint, nonfiction and fiction
  • Prepare paperwork and maintain database entries associated with their projects, including memos and P&Ls (profit and loss statements), fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy, and materials for presentations
  • Present titles at meetings as required by the Editorial Director
  • Develop and maintain a strong list of agent and author contacts
  • Work closely with Content Packaging and Disney Entertainment teams as needed
  • Mentor junior staff

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience editing non-fiction properties