Flatiron books is looking for an associate editor to support the expansion of its nonfiction program. The associate editor will oversee projects acquired by senior staff as well as inherited backlist nonfiction, and will have the opportunity to acquire a select number of projects in the practical nonfiction space, including health/wellbeing, personal development, and lifestyle. What you'll do:
- Edit and project manage a growing list of nonfiction titles
- Read and offer thoughtful feedback on submissions in a timely manner
- Oversee production workflows, including collaboration with freelancers
- Acquire a select number of projects
- Maintain excellent relationships with authors and agents
- Collaborate closely with colleagues in marketing, publicity, and other departments
What you'll bring:
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with attention to detail
- Proven ability to edit high-level nonfiction
- Exceptional communication skills
- Interest in the wellness and personal development space
- A keen eye for identifying new trends and opportunities
- A collaborative approach to working with others
Ideal experience:
- 4+ years of experience in editorial, specifically practical nonfiction
- Experience line editing and managing projects with complex production requirements, including 4-color books
- Basic knowledge of the publishing industry, including experience working closely with authors and agents and an understanding of the assets, timelines, and deliverables needed to successfully publish books
This role will have an annual salary of $60,000 - $65,000. 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.