Senior Editor, Children's – Global Publishing

Paramount

Senior Editor managing children's publishing and overseeing projects based on iconic franchises. Acquiring new titles and collaborating with creative teams to create compelling content.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,600 - $128,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acquire new projects and shape editorial strategy for both vertical and licensed titles
Dialogue with authors, illustrators, and agents
In-house writing
Edit manuscripts for a robust list including storybooks, chapter books, beginning readers, coloring and activity, educational, non-fiction, and novelty titles
Work with art department to review sketches, final art, and cover design
Manage multiple projects and meet ambitious deadlines
Oversee title P&Ls
Cultivate, foster, and maintain relationships with licensees and internal stakeholders
Interact with TV, film, franchise, animation, consumer products, and brand teams
Review marketing and publicity materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 8 yrs+ publishing experience in publishing. Children’s publishing is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; knowledge with Adobe
Strong P&L management skills
Extraordinary attention to detail and grammar
Domestic and international travel may be required
Photoshop and Illustrator preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

P&L managementeditingwritingmanuscript reviewproject managementattention to detailgrammar

Soft Skills

relationship managementcommunicationorganizational skillscollaborationstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degree