The Hachette Book Group is seeking a Managing Editor for its Basic Books Publishing division. Basic Books publishes about 90 nonfiction titles a year across a broad range of categories, including business, economics, politics, science, history, biography, psychology, and current events. This position reports to the VP, Executive Managing Editor. For more information, visit basicbooks.com.
Responsibilities:
• Work in close partnership with the Basic Books publisher and the editorial and art teams on seasonal lists to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts, copy, and sales materials
• Collaborate with the editorial, art, and production departments to schedule and monitor titles through the entire production process
• Work in close partnership with the Basic Books publisher and the editorial and art teams on seasonal lists to ensure timely delivery of manuscripts, copy, and sales materials
• Collaborate with the editorial, art, and production departments to schedule and monitor titles through the entire production process
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• Manage an initiative to refresh active backlist titles
• Develop or refine procedures to improve existing workflows and ensure that interdepartmental best practices and standards are maintained
• Lead and participate in various interdepartmental meetings, such as production meetings and status meetings
• Maintain title data and communicate changes companywide
• Reviews ONIX metadata for accuracy and completeness, and works with editorial, sales and ONIX support team to coordinate off-cycle releases
Requirements:
• 5+ years managing editorial experience, preferably in a trade house
• Solid knowledge of the entire trade publishing process for narrative nonfiction
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, an ability to work collegially with a variety of stakeholders, and an appropriate assertiveness to ensure deadlines are met
• Demonstrated team leadership and mentorship skills
• Solid organizational skills, with an aptitude for process development and innovation
• Strong computer/MS Word and Excel skills, knowledge of electronic copyediting and coding, and proficiency with Adobe markup
• Solid copyediting and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (17th and 18th eds.)
• 5+ years managing editorial experience, preferably in a trade house
• Solid knowledge of the entire trade publishing process for narrative nonfiction
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills, including diplomacy, an ability to work collegially with a variety of stakeholders, and an appropriate assertiveness to ensure deadlines are met
• Demonstrated team leadership and mentorship skills
• Solid organizational skills, with an aptitude for process development and innovation
• Strong computer/MS Word and Excel skills, knowledge of electronic copyediting and coding, and proficiency with Adobe markup
• Solid copyediting and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style (17th and 18th eds.)
The compensation for this position is $80,000-$90,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.