Macmillan · 1 month ago
Senior Editor, TOR
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expMacmillan is looking for a Senior Editor to join the Tor Publishing Group, focusing on publishing fantasy and science fiction titles. The role involves acquiring and editing original works, collaborating across various teams, and engaging with authors throughout the publishing process.
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Responsibilities
Acquire and edit approximately 10 - 15 original adult SFF titles a year. Be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies
Be part of a collaborative team and be involved in every part of the publishing process, including contributing to marketing and publicity campaigns as needed, coordinating with art and design teams, facilitating production with managing ed and authors, etc
Be a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams
Work closely with authors during editing process and every stage of publishing thereafter, including close collaboration on discussions of positioning, cover, marketing, timelines, and other publishing needs
Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second-reads for publisher and teammates
Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of your titles; ensure the cover conveys specific positioning; negotiate all jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author
Present selected titles to the national account reps each season at launch meetings
Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to the sales force, publicity, and marketing teams
Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for every stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, presentation to the sales force, for blurb mailings, etc
Actively seek to expand and nurture new and existing relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow
Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies
Excellent literary agent contacts
Strong editing skills
Ability to write galley, catalog, flap/cover copy
Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force
5+ years publishing or equivalent experience
Preferred
Managerial experience preferred
Company
Macmillan
Macmillan Publishers is a book publishing company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Schwalbe
Publisher at Large
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