What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Managing Editor position at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing?
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Friday, January 17, 2025
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
The Senior Managing Editor oversees all aspects of the publishing schedule from acquisition to finished book. This person is a liaison between the imprint and the production department and will work closely with the publisher, editors, designers, production editors, production managers, art department, supply chain, and other groups.
This person will work on the Simon Element, Marysue Rucci, and Simon Acumen lists, which include many 4/C highly designed books and high-profile fiction and non-fiction titles. The Sr. ME will be responsible for creating schedules for b&w titles, originating and applying procedures as needed, and managing an assistant.
The Senior ME will report to the Director of Adult Managing Editorial and will be an active member of the Managing Editorial department.
This candidate should have clear communication skills, clear leadership skills, a great attention to detail, and an ability to react to a situation quickly and concisely. It is also advantageous if the candidate has a positive attitude and an interest in the genre of titles being published. The candidate should have at least four years of experience in Managing Editorial.
Responsibilities Include
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
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Friday, January 17, 2025
Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.
The Senior Managing Editor oversees all aspects of the publishing schedule from acquisition to finished book. This person is a liaison between the imprint and the production department and will work closely with the publisher, editors, designers, production editors, production managers, art department, supply chain, and other groups.
This person will work on the Simon Element, Marysue Rucci, and Simon Acumen lists, which include many 4/C highly designed books and high-profile fiction and non-fiction titles. The Sr. ME will be responsible for creating schedules for b&w titles, originating and applying procedures as needed, and managing an assistant.
The Senior ME will report to the Director of Adult Managing Editorial and will be an active member of the Managing Editorial department.
This candidate should have clear communication skills, clear leadership skills, a great attention to detail, and an ability to react to a situation quickly and concisely. It is also advantageous if the candidate has a positive attitude and an interest in the genre of titles being published. The candidate should have at least four years of experience in Managing Editorial.
Responsibilities Include
- Overseeing the entire production process
- Working with the publishing department to schedule titles
- Setting transmittal dates with editors
- Managing ISBN set-up and updating data via the Title Management (TM) database
- Creating production schedules and adjusting as needed
- Tracking seasonal feed dates and embargoed materials
- Running production, inventory, and jacket meetings
- Communicating pertinent information to various departments
- Logging and tracking contract amendments and terminations
- Continually streamlining processes as technology and the industry change
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.
Other details
- Job Family Managing Editorial
- Job Function Content / Editorial / Publishing
- Pay Type Salary
- Employment Indicator Regular
- Min Hiring Rate $80,000.00
- Max Hiring Rate $85,000.00
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
