Executive Children's Editor, Ten Speed Press

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States 2019 Full time

Executive Children's Editor, Ten Speed Press (Remote)

Ten Speed Press's newly established children's imprint is seeking an Executive Editor with a proven record for publishing successful, high-quality illustrated children's titles and strong relationships with agents and authors. The Executive Editor will collaborate with our design, production, marketing, and publicity teams, bringing our titles to market quickly and brilliantly.

Ten Speed Press is an imprint of Crown, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, the world's largest general trade book publisher. Based in Emeryville, California, Ten Speed produces high-quality, beautifully illustrated books in the areas of food and drink, popular culture, wellness, graphic novels, art instruction and design, photography, gardening, home interiors, gift, lifestyle advice, career development, and writing. The new children's imprint (name to be announced) will publish both fiction and nonfiction titles for Children.

The Executive Editor will play an essential role in the expansion of Ten Speed's children's imprint, acquiring and editing 10 to 12 books a year and partnering closely with the Editorial Director of the imprint to shape the development of the program and achieve the growth targets set forth in its business plan.

The ideal candidate will be day one ready to acquire and champion children's non-fiction illustrated titles with an established acquisitions record, impeccable editorial skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. They will be self-motivated and independent but also contribute actively with a highly collaborative team.

Please apply using our ATS system by July 8, 2024, and include your agent contacts/acquisitions list, resume, and cover letter for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open to remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

The Role:

  • Generate new book ideas based on talent, market trends, and opportunity; prospect and develop new authors and collaborators
  • Evaluate book proposals and research the efficacy, opportunity, distinctiveness, and risk of potential acquisitions, including running p&ls, pulling competitive titles, and creating title sheets
  • Develop and nurture relationships with agents, including contract negotiations
  • Engage and partner with authors to fully realize their vision, from acquisition to the final stages of production and publication, representing the imprint's priorities and vision throughout the process
  • Communicate complex production schedules, working with various stakeholders to problem solve in creative ways
  • Collaborate with designers, art directors, and production teams, as well as with sales, publicity, and marketing teams, to publish and position books as efficiently and effectively as possible
  • Work closely with the Editorial Director to track acquisition targets for the kids group, coordinate the proposal review process, guide acquisition decisions and negotiations, and evaluate category and format performance data
  • Work with both the Editorial Director and Editor-in-Chief of Ten Speed to manage staff workload and workflow, conduct performance reviews, and train new editors

The Essentials:

Minimum 10 years of publishing experience, including managerial experience Deep experience editing and producing children's titles Established agency contacts within the publishing industry A track record of acquiring and publishing profitable and critically acclaimed books In-depth understanding of the intricacies of the acquiring process and excellent negotiation skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong visual sense; ability to work closely with illustrators, designers, and production team to conceive of striking visual packaging Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects from conception to completion, meeting deadlines and demonstrating effective organization and prioritization skills Diplomacy and sensitivity in handling delicate conversations with multiple parties within a collaborative environment Extensive team coordination experience (including designers, photographers, and writer-author collaborations)

The salary range for an Executive Editor is $90,000 to $130,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

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, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at

Penguin Random House 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.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10019

Job ID: 271789

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