NewSenior Editor, Young Adult and Middle Grade Books - Union Square Kids

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Minimum 8 years of editorial experience in commercial trade book publishing for children and teens.

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Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects.\u00A0\u00A0

Exceptional attention to detail.

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Union Square Kids is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and resourceful senior editor to join our editorial team. Reporting to the VP/ editorial director, the senior editor will acquire, shape, position, and successfully publish 12 to 14 titles per year across a variety of commercial fiction and nonfiction categories with a particular eye towards identifying and pursuing industry trends. The yearly acquisition list will consist approximately of 6 to 7 young adult titles and 6 to 7 middle grade titles. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to hands-on and dynamic team; meaningfully shape a growing the middle grade and young adult fiction and nonfiction lists.

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At Union Square & Co. our mission is to publish books and products with a point of view. We promote excellence in contemporary book publishing and honor the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class editorial and design paired with the highest quality production, sales, and marketing. Established in 2022, our growing lists highlight our dedication to talent-driven publishing for adults and children.\u00A0

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