76 applicants

Company

Random House Group · 2 days ago

Editor, BOOM! Studios (Open to Remote)

New York, NY

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $74K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Acquire new projects, develop and produce new and existing projects, and contribute to the overall commercial creative execution of the BOOM! Studios List

Be the project manager and primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, administration, and creative development and production for all titles under purview

Negotiate contracts for new projects being acquired

Identify and contract new talent, and retain high performers

Collaborate on and create go-to-market strategies, run development meetings, and identify key opportunities for sales-marketing

Work closely with production design on branding, packaging, and general design

Provide and enforce deadlines for talent on all facets of editorial production

Support the sales, marketing and metadata teams by helping provide metadata and assets

Manage creator and licensor approvals on editorial production assets

Distribute periodic updates, reports, and presentations (weekly, monthly, seasonally)

Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required

Qualification

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Comic book editingCreative developmentAdobe Creative SuiteProject managementMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookAsana

Required

A minimum of five years’ experience in comic book & graphic novel editing is required

Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading skills, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively

A team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments. A collaborative spirit is essential

A strategic and critical thinker who observes market conditions and trends to help inform creative decision-making

Superb organizational and time management skills

Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when once familiar with the role

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred

Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, and/or Asana a plus

Benefits

Medical/Prescription drug insurance

Dental

Vision

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

Company

Random House Group

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Random House is the proud publishing home of the world’s most acclaimed storytellers, thought leaders, and innovators with more than 20 imprints spanning a wide-ranging collection of subjects, writers, creators, and change makers.

Founded in 2013

Toronto, Ontario, CAN

0-1 employees