Random House Children’s Books is seeking an assistant/associate-level editor to manage about 25 titles per year, including board books, storybooks, leveled readers, chapter books, and activity books based on major licensed properties from Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Universal, and other licensors. This position offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in a creative, hands-on department while expanding our exciting, eye-catching list.  Reporting to and working closely with the Editorial Director, the incoming editor should be comfortable working on rush projects under tight deadlines.Specific responsibilities include:Managing and editing a publishing list of approximately 25 titles per year Brainstorming new book and series ideas with licensors Hiring authors Editing manuscripts Writing title information sheets and web copy Writing Manuscripts Obtaining licensor approvals Collaborating with designers Reviewing all stages of book developmentCreating presentation decks for Licensors and Sales ConferencesPresenting individual titles and book series at Sales ConferencesTracking trends, new shows, movies, and products for potential licensing opportunitiesHandling sensitive embargoed materials.
