Assistant/Associate Editor, Licensed Books

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $60k - $70.5k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🟡 Mid-level

✏️ Editor

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

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10,000+ employees

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

📱 Media

Consulting • Marketing • Media

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA is a global media and education company that has evolved from a small book publisher founded in 1835 into a diverse organization with over 80,000 employees worldwide. The company operates various business units, including the RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, and Bertelsmann Education Group, which offer job opportunities across about 50 countries. Bertelsmann is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, encouraging personal initiative, creativity, and diverse perspectives among its workforce.

📋 Description

• Manage and edit a publishing list of approximately 25 titles per year • Brainstorm new book and series ideas with licensors • Hire authors • Edit manuscripts • Write title information sheets and web copy • Write manuscripts • Obtain licensor approvals • Collaborate with designers • Review all stages of book development • Create presentation decks for licensors and Sales Conferences • Present individual titles and book series at Sales Conferences • Track trends, new shows, movies, and products for potential licensing opportunities • Handle sensitive embargoed materials • Report to and work closely with the Editorial Director • Work on rush projects under tight deadlines

🎯 Requirements

• 2 years or more of children’s editorial experience • Interest in and enthusiasm for licensed book publishing • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines • Excellent organizational skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Excellent attention to detail and follow-up skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat • Resume and cover letter required for consideration

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results • Medical/Prescription drug insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account • Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k) • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life/AD&D Insurance • Commuter Benefits • Student Loan Repayment Program • Educational Assistance • Generous paid time off