Chronicle Books · 16 hours ago
Associate Editor
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $78K/yr
5+ years expChronicle Books is a renowned publisher based in San Francisco, known for its diverse range of illustrated books and gifts. They are seeking a creative Associate Editor to acquire and manage titles in the Art & Entertainment category, focusing on innovative and profitable book ideas while collaborating with various industry professionals.
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Hiring Manager
Todd Presley, SPHR
Responsibilities
This Associate Editor will focus on acquiring for the Art & Entertainment book list, with some additional format and calendar responsibilities
They will independently acquire (or project edit) approximately 8 books and 4-6 gift formats and calendars a year
They will build a distinctive, innovative, and profitable list by generating ideas, conducting consumer research, and adding value whenever possible
The Associate Editor will focus on key Art & Entertainment publishing categories like humor, photography, music, creativity/inspiration, brand- and trend-driven, pets, and licensing
The Associate Editor will provide some project management support to an Executive Editor including proposal and consumer research, evaluating manuscripts, assisting in art research, tracking and overseeing corrections to galleys, and maintaining title schedules
The person in this role will also project manage and edit ongoing and established book and gift series publishing, aim to acquire 2 breakout or lead book titles per year, and maintain and grow relationships with agents, authors, licensors, packagers, overseas publishers, and other publishing industry professionals
They will evaluate and present proposals, generate P&Ls, tipsheets, and copy, make offers, and monitor marketplace trends
Guiding titles through the publishing process, working alongside Art & Entertainment group members to exceed goals for publishing and developing homegrown ideas based on marketplace trends will also be part of this role
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years' publishing experience
Proven acquisitions and project management skills
Demonstrated abilities in copywriting and written communications
Experience growing agent contacts in the publishing world
Demonstrated ability to acquire, develop, position, and edit a list of strong performing titles in humor, pop culture, and general non-fiction
Strongly self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a creative team
Modeling policies that promote the company's vision and a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k
A profit share plan
Three weeks of paid vacation to start
Two weeks of sick time per year
Company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Paid family, maternity, and paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Long-term disability insurance
Annual tuition assistance
Annual wellness stipend
And more
Company
Chronicle Books
Chronicle Books is on of U.S A's finest book sellers when it comes to books. They have had several bestseller in the due course of time.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Nion McEvoy
Chairman & CEO
Tom Fernald
COO
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