Editor - Bloom Books/Bloom YA

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Bloom Books is revolutionizing romance publishing—and we’re looking for an Editor to help us take our authors and their stories to the next level. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">As one of the fastest-growing imprints in the industry, Bloom Books has built a market-leading, author-first approach that delivers unforgettable stories to devoted readers. If you are a passionate, hands-on editor with deep experience in shaping commercially successful fiction—and you love romance (including the spicy kind!)—this is an incredible opportunity to work closely with bestselling and breakout authors to craft books that readers can’t put down. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">The Editor, Bloom Books and Bloom YA will acquire, edit, and manage both adult fiction and young adult authors. Bloom Books has experienced mind-blowing growth in the last two years with our adult fiction and we are excited to both continue to expand our adult fiction list AND expand more heavily into YA. This role is a great fit for you if you are a fan of romance (and spice!), have a commercial and business-minded approach to building a list, are flexible in both learning processes and knowing how and when to work outside of them, and truly believe in the power of books to change lives!  We are bold. We are Bloom.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">This is an exempt salaried position at $55,000 - $70,000/year.  This range is based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, location, training, and education.  This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.   <br><br>The location for this position can be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.   This role includes some travel, including occasional meetings at the home office in Naperville, IL.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><u><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">With the Editorial Director, responsible for long-range planning and list management of Bloom Books and Bloom YA</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Identify and solicit manuscripts for publication in desired areas</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Analyze marketplace needs and competition and establish project list and schedule for each season</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Present potential titles at acquisitions meetings, propose new titles, recruit authors, screen author proposals, conduct contract negotiations with authors and agents</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Position new product in the marketplace with respect to content, category, title, subtitle, physical packaging, design packaging, marketing copy, etc.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Develop manuscripts for content, structure, and positioning</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Work closely with publicity, marketing, and sales division on matters relating to sales and opportunities</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Develop strategic alliances and create new initiatives for product acquisition, marketing initiatives and sales opportunities</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><u><strong>What You Bring:</strong></u></span></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Have 5+ years of publishing experience</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Be a self-starter. Exhibiting initiative, leadership, and a strong desire to grow in book and product development.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Play well with others. Seriously, we’re a hard-working team who also happen to be pretty nice.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Juggle and coordinate. We want a clear communicator who is detail-oriented, organized and can keep short- and long-term projects on schedules while following through on deadlines. </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Love books. This is a must.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;">Be flexible. The way we work on the Bloom team is different from traditional publishing and we treat each author with a highly customized approach.</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><b style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#263238;">Why <a>Sourcebooks</a>? </span></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#263238;">As Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and a recognized leader in innovation by Fast Company (2024 Most Innovative Companies, 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators), we use a mission-driven, data-centered approach to drive success for our authors and their books. We’re a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we’ve been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are passionate book lovers dedicated to connecting books to readers in innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives.  Join us as we change 300 million more! </span><br><br><b><span style="color:#263238;">Ready to Apply:</span></b></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#263238;">Please submit your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Show us your passion and creativity — we’re looking for someone who’s as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are! </span></span><br><br><span style="line-height:normal;"><span style="color:#263238;">Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.  </span><br>  <br><span style="color:#263238;">Sourcebooks <a>values</a> the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. </span></span><br><br><br><img alt="" height="128" src="https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20221117182639_RTJCVNHEF4IIADMX/layout/20250305211234-image-20250305151233-1.png" width="624"></span></span></p>

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