Editorial Director at Simon Pulse
Requirements:
The Pulse Editorial Director oversees the day-to-day operations of a commercial imprint that is specifically teen, but represents a wide variety of genres in both hardcover, paperback, and ebook. Manages a staff of five editors at various levels. Responsible for new business development and maintaining one's own list, as well overseeing all acquisitions for the staff. Runs editorial meetings, and represents imprint at sales meetings, in-house presentations, and institutional conferences. Works closely with Publisher and Deputy Publisher on imprint identification, list development, and scheduling.
- Minimum of 8 years of related editorial acquisitions experience.
- Successful experience as a Sr. Editor or Executive Editor
- Proven success in book publishing
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a staff.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage collaboration across internal departments.
About Our Company:
Simon & Schuster was founded in 1924 by two friends Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. Simon & Schuster is a part of CBS Corporation, and a global leader in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages, across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Audio, Simon & Schuster Digital, and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom.
Special Instructions:
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