Associate Editor, Books for Youth, Booklist Publications

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States American Library Association Full time
Description

ALA is seeking an Associate Editor to join the Books for Youth team in Booklist Publications, a unit of ALA publishing.

Reporting to the Editor of the Books for Youth section, the Associate Editor will be responsible for writing and editing reviews and features about books for youth and contributing content to Booklist's print and online products in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The Associate Editor must have a strong background in children's literature, proven writing and editing skills, and the ability to produce written work quickly and accurately. Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Write reviews and feature articles about books for children and young adults for all Booklist
  • Edit freelance reviews and features about books for youth.
  • Plan and participate in Books for Youth webinars, live programs, and additional Booklist publications activities.

This is a regular full-time position based in our Chicago office.

ALA staff are currently working on a hybrid schedule. Please note that although we have a generous telecommuting policy for our employees, we do not have any truly remote positions in states outside of our workplace sites.

ALA currently requires that employees be fully vaccinated as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Proof of vaccination will be required on or before start date.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and proof of your eligibility to work in the United States.

Starting salary range negotiable from the mid-50s, based on relevant experience. ALA has an excellent benefit package that includes flexible work schedules, medical, dental, generous paid vacation, a retirement annuity and a 35-hour work week. You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

FOR CONSIDERATION:

Apply online including a cover letter, resume and writing samples.

Or

Send resume, cover letter and writing samples to:

American Library Association

Human Resources Department

Ref: assoceditorBforYBklist

Email: aralicea@ala.org

The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Disability/Veteran.

Requirements:

Strong children's literature, editorial, and/or publishing background; professional experience in a public or school library, or equivalent experience in publishing or education; proven writing and editing ability, preferably in a children's book-related field; deep familiarity with YA literature helpful but not required. Undergraduate degree in liberal arts or journalism; MLS preferred but not required. Communication skills, including social media and public speaking experience.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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