What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Editor, FSG position at Macmillan?
Join the Picador team at FSG and explore the infinite wonders of backlist publishing. We're looking for an Associate Editor who will collaborate across departments and help rediscover, reinvent, develop, and ensure the lively and enduring success of our celebrated backlist. The successful candidate will have a voracious appetite for books of all kinds and a talent for making recommendations- a kind of matchmaker for books and their (sometimes unsuspecting) ideal readers. They will use their deep knowledge of literature and of the contemporary literary marketplace to identify lesser known treasures, commission new material, and propose packaging updates. This position combines project management, idea generation, copywriting, and publishing strategy, offering the chance to develop a range of skills as well as a rare and exciting view into a key element of our industry.
The ideal candidate would be able to come into the office on an as needed bases.
What you'll do :
Research the FSG archive and jumpstart ideas for possible reissuesCommission and edit new material for reissues, negotiate contracts for reissues and new material, and research trends and competitionKeep books on schedule by ensuring production and marketing deadlines are met.Collaborate with colleagues in other departments, especially production, design, sales, and marketingHelp manage the Picador list, including reissues and some reprints, by writing launch materials, catalog, and cover copy, reviewing seasonal title information sheets, and presenting at launch and sales conferenceWhat you'll bring :
Broad, deep knowledge of contemporary and twentieth century literature from around the world and a demonstrated commitment to the literary community.General understanding of the marketplace for books and a curiosity about audiences, as well as what contributes to the long life of a paperbackExceptional writing skillsExperience working with a team, communicating in a highly professional manner, and managing a variety of needs and perspectivesCreative problem solving and a motivation to learnAttention to detail, ability to prioritize, delight in completionProficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel and a general aptitude for technology
This role will have an annual salary of $55,000 - $60,000.
To be considered, please include a 300 - 1,000 word writing sample.
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.
U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, family status, economic background and status, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
