Editor - Kids/YA
Naperville, IL
Callisto Publishing, a leader in creating impactful, data-driven nonfiction books that meet reader needs, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Editor or Senior Editor to join our kids and young adult team. In this role, you will be responsible for positioning, outlining, and managing the editorial development of customer-focused, data-driven nonfiction children’s and YA books. You will work closely with authors, freelancers, designers, data analysts and other key stakeholders to deliver compelling books with proven reader demand. This role is a great fit if you are a data-minded editor and enjoy working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
This position can be remote or hybrid in Naperville and fully remote in the following states ONLY: AZ, CT, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, AND WI.
Editor/Senior Editor Key Responsibilities:
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more.
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This position can be remote or hybrid in Naperville and fully remote in the following states ONLY: AZ, CT, MD, MN, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OR, PA, TN, TX, WA, AND WI.
Editor/Senior Editor Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and project manage 12-15 books per year with short production cycles, from concept to completion.
- Conduct thorough market research, including consumer insights, competitive analysis, and trend evaluation, to guide the development of unique and data-driven nonfiction titles
- Create consumer-centric book outlines that fulfill market demands, align with budget and specifications, and efficiently guide authors and production teams through the book development process.
- Partner with Author Acquisitions to identify the ideal author for each project.
- Collaborate with authors to shape and develop material, ensuring that the final manuscript aligns with the project’s goals, and is delivered on time and within budget.
- Hire and manage additional editorial freelancers, including development editors and sensitivity reviewers, to deliver a high-quality final manuscript that aligns with the book’s positioning.
- Work closely with design, production, marketing, and sales teams on schedule, format, and the aesthetics of publication.
- Oversee the day-to-day development and production of multiple books.
- Prepare materials for company launch meetings, including PowerPoint decks and title information sheets.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an editorial role, preferably in children’s publishing.
- Proven project management skills, with experience managing freelancers and handling a high volume of projects.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work independently to meet tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated and exceptionally organized.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop quality products on time and within budget.
- Strong understanding of content development and the editorial and marketing factors that enable books to succeed.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Thrives in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more.
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Fully remote in specific states only Remote or Hybrid
Benefits/Perks401(k) Comprehensive benefits program Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Health savings account Hybrid work Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Vision Insurance
Tasks- Collaborate with authors
- Conduct market research
- Create book outlines
- Manage editorial development
- Manage freelancers
- Oversee production
- Prepare launch materials
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Experience5 years
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