Editor - Licensed Books, Union Square Kids
Union Square Kids is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and resourceful Editor to join our editorial team. Reporting to the Senior Editor, licensed publishing, the position collaborates with all members of the department in the development of licensed books for existing and new publishing programs.
The Editor works closely with Design, Managing Editorial, Production, Sales, Publicity and Marketing teams at every step in the publishing process. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing, hands-on department while working with a dynamic creative team to deliver innovative titles for leading brands in children’s publishing.
At Union Square & Co. our mission is to publish books and products with a point of view. We promote excellence in contemporary book publishing and honor the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class editorial and design paired with the highest quality production, sales, and marketing. Established in 2022, our growing lists highlight our dedication to talent-driven publishing for adults and children.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead edit and assist edit titles with senior editor.
- Develop branded formats including board books, picture books, tie-ins, 8 x 8s, beginning readers, and color and activity titles for the Union Square Kids’ licensed book program.
- Assist senior editor and editorial director with writer contracts and payment tracking, Title Management upkeep, fact sheets, P&Ls, estimate requests, and internal project tracking.
- Work with senior editor and editorial director to maintain day-to-day licensor relationships including approval routing, brand compliance oversight, new title pitches, and new license acquisitions.
- Work closely with Design to creatively use exiting brand and style guides assets as well as developing new art assets on a title-by-title basis.
- Write and co-write manuscripts for select titles.
- Insure successful and timely publication of all responsible titles.
- Present titles at sales conferences and account-specific presentations.
