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Paramount · 8 hours ago

Editorial Director

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. They are seeking an Editorial Director to lead the publishing and acquisition strategy for their adult publishing program, overseeing the production of various types of books and ensuring editorial excellence from proposal to publication.

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Responsibilities

Define and drive the long-term strategy and vision for our adult publishing program
Develop and manage a frontlist pipeline informed by creative and business goals
Hold Profit & Loss responsibility for acquired and managed projects
Establish workflows and best practices for how the editorial team collaborates with studio and development teams, IP stakeholders, talent and other creative content sources, internally and externally
Work closely with partners to secure approvals, maintain brand alignment and expand publishing opportunities
Negotiate talent contracts, rights, and partnerships
Represent the adult publishing program internally and externally, cultivating proficient relationships with authors, agents, and industry partners

Qualification

Publishing industry experienceEditorial vision developmentRelationship managementCreative storytellingTeamwork skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree required
10+ years working in the publishing industry with demonstrated success acquiring or developing branded or media-driven titles
Established relationships with authors, agents, and publishers across multiple categories
Proven track record managing complex creative relationships and licensor approvals
Willingness to work across multiple time zones
Domestic & International travel required

Preferred

Great written and verbal communication skills with great storytelling instincts
Flexible and able to adapt to diverse projects and competing priorities

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Vibol Hou
EVP & CTO, Streaming
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Anna Priest
SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK & Ireland
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