Editor - Publishing

2 Months ago • 4-5 Years • Editorial • $64,300 PA - $90,400 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Editor for Disney Publishing will manage the creation of 15-20 titles annually for an ongoing franchise, or a combination of live-action publishing programs. Responsibilities include brainstorming new story concepts, hiring writers, editing books across various age groups (board books to young adult), managing freelance teams, and collaborating with designers, licensing, marketing, and global operations. The role requires strong editorial skills, project management expertise, and familiarity with Disney brands and pop culture trends. The position involves preparing P&Ls, ISBNs, and presentations, and attending various meetings (filmmaker, studio, brand, production). The editor will also review global and vertical book titles and covers.
Must have:
  • 4-5 years publishing experience
  • Children's & adult book editing skills
  • Project management & multitasking
  • Exceptional writing & author-care skills
  • Knowledge of publishing process
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Disney brands
  • Licensed publishing experience
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney-exclusive extras

Job Details

Job Summary:

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations.

The Editor for Disney Publishing will have editorial experience in children’s and/or adult books, an interest in Disney portfolios, and an awareness of current pop-culture trends and media. This individual must have exceptional writing skills, excellent author and agent-care skills, and project-management experience, including managing freelance teams and packagers. This role will include live-action publishing programs and the creation of 15-20 titles for an ongoing franchise per year or a combination of both.

This is a full time position that will be be based out of Glendale, CA or New York, NY.

Responsibilities/You Will:

  • 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, young adult, 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 necessary vertical titles

  • Plan for quarterly solicitations

  • Work with senior editors, designers, licensing, marketing & PR, and global operations on the creation from a book’s inception to publication

  • Prepare presentations for Bologna/London and franchise meetings

  • Present publishing plans as necessary both internally and externally

  • Review, approve, and/or comment on online publishing planning for your film program or franchise

  • Review, approve, and/or comment on North America titles, covers, and/or marketing/sales information in OPA for your film program or franchise.

  • Manage the review of Global titles, covers, and/or marketing/sales information in OPA for your film program or franchise.

Basic Qualifications/You Have:

  • Minimum 4-5 years publishing experience that demonstrates increasing editorial responsibility.

  • Strong skills in editing children’s and/or adult 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 strong organizational skills.

  • Ability to take overall responsibility for concept, content, and author and illustrator/photographer relationships including: seeing new titles through all stages of editing; managing schedules; collaborating with design and production 

  • Knowledge of publishing process and formats required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with The Walt Disney Company brands, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm's films and characters.

  • Experience with licensed publishing a plus.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office

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 .


The hiring range for this position in New York is $67,500.00 to $90,400.00 per year and in California is $64,300.00 to $86,200.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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