Penguin Random House is hiring: VP, Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios (Open to Remo

Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios, is a pivotal role in our team, the company, and the industry.The Editor-in-Chief will report to and work with the Deputy Publisher to set editorial priorities for the list. Priorities include identifying and pursuing authors and books that will help define the future of the imprint to targeting opportunities in established and emerging categories that play to and extend the Imprint’s strengths. In setting such priorities, the position will help shape a growing, profitable program that speaks to and represents the diversity of our potential audiences and society.Specific responsibilities include : Collaborate with the Deputy Publisher to set the editorial vision and strategyAct as primary owner of greenlight process : steer editorial staff through the process from concept to acquisition meeting and ensure their projects cover stated company goalsAcquire and edit anchor titles for the listsOversee an editorial department with varying levels of experienceDevelop the team’s personal and collective goalsMentor editorial staff from the most inexperienced to senior levelsFoster a highly collaborative workplace centered around a culture of excellencePrioritize the values and practices of diversity and inclusionPrioritize the needs of the team to ensure smooth running of the departmentCollaborate with the Publisher & Deputy Publisher to optimize processes across multiple departments and teams, including Sales, Managing Editorial, Design, Production, Publicity, and MarketingLead as a key ambassador for the group, articulating its mission and building relationships with our many colleagues and external partnersA typical day may require you to traverse between P&Ls and budget for titles, timely acquisition reads, a cover design meeting, account updates, consumer insights reports, and check-ins with the Publisher and Deputy Publisher, among other meetings and tasks. Hence, a cross-disciplinary background and mindset is crucial to success.Please apply if you meet the following qualifications : Deep editorial background in books or other content-rich media spaces12-15 years’ experience with the comic book industryPrevious experience managing a team of Editors or Creators is a plus, though other forms of leadership—such as through impactful creative or journalistic work or positions held in adjacent cultural organizations—will also be closely consideredAnalytical mindset and the ability to talk through examples of when you’ve demonstrated thisAbility to prioritize multiple tasks regularly, balancing deadlines with a focus on standard of quality and critical relationshipsCuriosity for new voices, ideas, and breaking trends with a focus on backlist conversionEntrepreneurial spirit to channel innovation into book formFlexible MindsetExperience implementing strategies focused on diversity and inclusion across a range of areas, from hiring to training to acquisition and moreThe BOOM! Studio division of Random House Worlds is based in New York City. This position is open to remote candidates.The salary range for this position is $150,000 – 165,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.Please apply by February 18th using our online application process and include a resume, cover letter, and acquisition list along with salary requirements.Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.Company : Penguin Random House LLCCountry : United States of AmericaState / Region : New YorkCity : New YorkPostal Code : 10019Job ID : 277300Date : Feb 4, 2025Location : New York, NY, US, 10019#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $150,000 - $165,000