Assistant Editor

Role Overview

Chronicle Books is seeking a dynamic and imaginative Assistant Editor to join their Art & Entertainment publishing division, which produces pop culture-driven books, calendars, and formats across diverse non-fiction genres. The team is known for its engaging, creatively designed, humor-infused, and commercially appealing titles featuring icons from Grumpy Cat to Dolly Parton. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner passionate about pop culture and trends, with many innovative ideas and a vision for making books compelling.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide editorial and project management support for a wide array of commercial books and formats, with emphasis on licensing partnerships.
• Act independently as project editor or acquire 6 to 8 titles annually including books, calendars, and formats.
• Contribute to building a distinctive, innovative, and profitable publishing list by generating ideas, performing consumer research, and enhancing project value.
• Develop and nurture industry connections, including authors, artists, licensors, packagers, and literary agents.
• Maintain title schedules, evaluate manuscripts, input corrections, generate title memos for marketing, and monitor licensor approvals.
• Research, assess, and respond to publishing proposals and present them in group meetings.
• Generate profit and loss statements and deal sheets, organize and lead creative meetings, keep abreast of market trends, and collaborate with team members.

Requirements

• Minimum three years of experience in publishing with strong project management capabilities.
• Keen interest in licensing and solid copywriting and written communication skills.
• Capability to represent senior editorial staff effectively in meetings.
• Ability to manage multiple detailed tasks simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Self-driven with capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

About Chronicle Books

Established in 1967 in San Francisco, Chronicle Books is renowned globally for publishing and distributing illustrated books, gifts, and games for varied audiences. Their catalog includes art, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, humor, wellness, children's titles, stationery, and more, hosting award-winning authors and bestsellers. The company promotes diversity and inclusivity in its workplace and partnerships.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay range from $27.41 to $31.50, determined by education, experience, skills, and location.
• Participation in the profit-sharing program.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and sick leave, holidays with a paid winter break, family leave, commuter benefits, disability insurance, tuition assistance, and wellness stipends.

Work Schedule

Employees work primarily onsite in San Francisco following a hybrid schedule requiring at least three in-office days weekly, with flexibility up to five days based on project demands.

Equal Opportunity

Chronicle Books is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, status, or if they do not fulfill every qualification.