What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Editor, Simon Maverick Job at Simon & Schuster in New York position at Simon & Schuster?
1230 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, USA
Monday, January 13, 2025
Simon Maverick, a division of Simon & Schuster, is looking for a Senior Editor to join our new audio-first imprint geared towards publishing audiobooks from independent authors.
Our goal is to introduce both new and established voices on the independent author scene to our rapidly-growing list, merging the entrepreneurial spirit of these writers with the unsurpassed resources and distribution of Simon & Schuster. We are looking for a self-starter who is enterprising and entrepreneurial, eager to get in on the ground floor of an imprint with the goal of merging the best of traditional publishing with the ever-changing literary marketplace. This individual will report directly to the VP, Editorial Director and work closely with authors, agents, production, publicity, marketing, and subrights to pursue opportunities across a wide range of subject matters. Most importantly, this individual will have the freedom to pursue projects both within and outside of their mandate.
Major Responsibilities / Tasks
- Acquiring projects for audiobook publication, both frontlist and backlist, with a focus on independent / self-published authors.
- Working closely with the industry-leading S&S Audio publishing, editorial, and production teams to maximize audio opportunities that complement and expand the growing Simon Maverick list.
- Identifying a wide range of independent authors and creators to approach and engage for audio publication, as well as working with agents who represent independent / hybrid authors.
- Negotiating multi-faceted publishing deals that include rights acquisition, content development guidelines and schedules, narration, and other production commitments.
- Coordinating and collaborating with S&S Audio production team to shepherd projects from acquisition to publication.
- Collaborating with other divisions of Simon & Schuster and identifying Maverick projects that S&S may have interest in publishing in print and / or ebook in addition to audio.
- Managing title acquisition P&Ls that capture the dynamic complexity of assessing the finances of audio publications.
- Updating tip sheets and selling points to ensure we explore all possible marketing and publicity opportunities for our titles.
- Managing a rapidly-expanding list of audiobooks in varied stages of development, in a range of editorial categories, with diverse production formats.
Required Experience :
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability / vet. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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.
Job Family : Editorial
Job Function : Content / Editorial / Publishing
Min Hiring Rate : $85,000.00
Max Hiring Rate : $90,000.00
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Salary : $90,000
