Executive Fiction Editor
Kevin Anderson & AssociatesWe're hiring! If you are an outstanding fiction editor, with a string of bestsellers under your belt and a track record of bringing editorial brilliance to the projects you work on we need you!
In return you'll get a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits package (including a week at our luxury villa in Tuscany) plus the best bit - the opportunity to work with the incredible team (and me 😆) at the world's leading book writing and editorial services firm.
We don't mind if you're based in the US or the UK but applications are being handled by the US office - all the info you need is in the ad.
Come and join us!
Posted by: Clare Christian
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About the job
Location: US or UK, open to remote
Duration: Full Time
Salary: $120K-150K+/£75-100K+
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, tailored to location (UK or US) & 1 week at large private villa in Tuscany, Italy
Contact: Mark Weinstein
Email: [click apply]
Enjoy the creative and meaningful work that drew you to a career in publishing, but without the corporate politics, unnecessary meetings, red tape, or daily commute.
Join the fast-growing team of former acquisitions editors and literary agents at KAA—and spend your working hours actually editing books and empowering authors.
The role of Executive Editor will focus exclusively on hands-on creative work with authors, agents, and publishers, including building books from the ground up and evaluating and editing full-length manuscripts and pitch materials. Along with working on big titles with major publishers, you will also have an opportunity to help writers who are typically shut out by traditional publishing.
The ideal candidate will have experience with multiple genres, though we are most interested in an editor with a strong background in commercial fiction.
This role also includes cultivating and nurturing potential and existing relationships with agents, publishers, editors, and authors. Sales commission bonuses will be granted for bringing in business related to our firm’s services.
As a member of the management team, the Executive Editor will be a key contributor to the ongoing development of the company, including keeping the team informed about market trends and offering insight into potential growth opportunities.
We are open to applications from both US- and UK-based candidates.
Responsibilities
- Review, edit, and evaluate book concepts and full-length manuscripts; provide feedback and revisions to authors, writers, and ghostwriters.
- Participate in and lead publishing strategy and book-planning sessions with clients and writers.
- Develop, nurture, and maintain new and ongoing relationships with authors, agents, publishers, and other industry professionals.
- Determine which editors, publishers, and agents would be ideally suited for our clients’ projects.
- Develop, oversee, and/or edit pitch materials on behalf of our clients.
- Contribute to senior management initiatives to grow and improve our firm’s service offerings and growth strategy.
- Maintain extensive knowledge of current market trends, especially within core categories.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Must have 10+ years of combined experience as a senior/executive editor, literary agent, publisher, or in another closely related position.
- Established relationships with agents, publishers, and industry professionals.
- Strong understanding of and awareness of the general marketplace and relevant market segments within the publishing industry.
- Extensive industry knowledge of both the publishing process and market trends.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to quickly establish rapport and respond effectively in dynamic, fluid, client-facing situations.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and creative, with exceptional oral, written, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to understand and quickly acquire in-depth knowledge of services offered, carefully analyze client needs, and present solutions.
- Persuasive and goal-oriented.
- Highly creative and resourceful in recognizing and developing client opportunities.
- Self-motivated and committed team player who enjoys a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Ability to exhibit patience and enthusiasm in all client situations.
- Proven ability to identify and cultivate new authors and recognize bestseller potential.
- Strong attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Strong initiative and judgment.
- Strong computer and research skills, with proficiency in MS Word.
To Apply
Please submit the following materials to Mark Weinstein at careers@kawriting.com with the subject line “Executive Editor Applicant”:
- Detailed cover letter
- Resume/CV
- List of publications that clearly highlights bestselling and/or notable titles
KAA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor.
About Kevin Anderson & Associates
Kevin Anderson & Associates is a fast-growing and world-leading book-writing service firm with offices in Manhattan, London, and Los Angeles.
Our dynamic staff of New York Times bestselling authors, ghostwriters, literary agents, and former Big-5 executive editors, has been developing manuscripts for over 15 years. Our services are customized to the needs of each client and have produced numerous bestselling books.
Our clients include literary agents, traditional and hybrid publishing houses, celebrities, notable figures in politics and business, and a wide variety of first-time authors. We work closely with publishers and agents, providing reliable and well-managed ghostwriting and editorial services. We occupy a unique role within the publishing industry as we bring together authors, publishers, agents, marketers, publicists, designers, and other industry professionals in the unified goal to produce a successful and powerful book.
KAA also hosts numerous writers retreats at an exclusive villa in Tuscany, bringing together world-class agents, editors, authors, and aspiring authors for a week of immersive writing workshops.