Associate Editor - Disney Publishing

Disney Publishing Worldwide
Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2022 CLOSED ON 4/9/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Editor - Disney Publishing position at Disney Publishing Worldwide?

You have editorial experience in children's books, an interest in Disney portfolios, and an awareness of current children's book trends. You have exceptional writing skills, author- and agent-care skills, and project-management experience, including managing freelance writers. You will assist with up to 1 film program per year or edit titles for an ongoing franchise or a combination of both. You will report to a Sr. Editor.

Responsibilities :
  • Brainstorm new stories, series, concepts, themes, and formats as needed
  • Hire writers and contribute to building up high-quality writer pool
  • Edit books that target a variety of ages including board books, picture books, classic storybook art pools, chapter books, middle grade, YA, and coloring & activity pools
  • Manage creation of spot art pools, cover pools, design guidelines, toolkits, and/or editorial guidelines
  • Review all global and vertical book titles and covers created for your program or franchise
  • Attend filmmaker, studio, or brand meetings for editorial and art reviews as needed
  • Attend production meetings and additional team meetings as needed
  • Partner with editorial team to brainstorm global publishing plans across licensees and within Disney Publishing Group
  • Prepare P&Ls, create ISBNs, write fact sheets and metadata, and attend acquisitions for vertical titles
  • Plan for quarterly solicitations
  • Work with senior editors, licensing, and global operations to confirm book titles
  • Prepare presentations for internal and global meetings
  • Review, approve, and/or comment on online publishing planning
  • Review, approve, and/or comment on North America titles, covers, and/or marketing/sales information in OPA
  • Manage the review of Global titles, covers, and/or marketing/sales information in OPA

Basic Qualifications :
  • 3 or more years children's publishing experience
  • Exceptional skills in editing children's books and understanding of copyediting skills
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage resources across multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines
  • Highly motivated, productive, and detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills
  • Take overall responsibility for concept, content, and author and illustrator relationships including seeing new titles through all stages of editing, managing schedules, collaborating with design and production
  • Knowledge of publishing process and formats
  • Familiarity with TWDC brands and licensed publishing a plus

Required Education :
  • Bachelor's degree

Additional Information :
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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