Sourcebooks · 14 hours ago
Senior Manager, Managing Editorial
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $95K/yr
8+ years expSourcebooks is seeking an experienced and solution-driven Senior Manager, Managing Editorial to lead its publishing planning and production execution across their award-winning Children’s fiction and non-fiction imprints. This key leadership role involves managing teams and developing systems to support the delivery of high-quality book files and innovative publishing initiatives.
BooksPublishing
Responsibilities
Leading the development and execution of schedules, workflows, and operational plans for all Kids products
Partner closely with editorial, creative, marketing, sales, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless project delivery that supports both creativity and speed to market
Managing and mentoring the Managing Editorial and Production Editorial teams
Ensuring timely, accurate delivery of high-quality book files across all formats
Collaborating with cross-functional teams on creative development and project planning
Driving process improvements and workflow innovations that scale with the business
Supporting illustrator and art development timelines
Maintaining alignment between editorial, creative, and publishing operations to meet business goals
Providing strategic insight and leadership on new publishing initiatives and acquisitions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in managing editorial and/or production or publishing operations
A deep understanding of the bookmaking process specifically around the unique needs of children's books and 4-color trade book publishing
Demonstrated experience managing complex schedules and workflows across multiple teams
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
A growth mindset and the ability to lead in partnership through change with creativity and confidence
A demonstrated track record of leading and mentoring high-performing teams
Strong project management and organizational skills with an eye for process optimization
Familiarity with custom scheduling and production timelines to support different formats and scopes of work
A passion for books and a belief in their power to transform lives
Benefits
Medical/Prescription drug insurance
Dental
Vision
Health Care
Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401(k)
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life/AD&D Insurance
Generous paid time off
Company
Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks is a publishing house focused on publishing books under many categories, including romance novels, gift books, and more.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Gifts & Decorative Accessories
2025-06-12
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