Insight Editions

Insight Editions takes great pride in making innovative and creative products that are well respected in the industry. We are seeking a Project Editor to provide support to the editorial team. This is a fun, high-energy, high-demand environment that requires expert multi-tasking and problem-solving skills to produce the exciting titles and content that we create. Our publishing program includes a variety of products from many of the world’s largest pop-culture brands, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney. This position is a great opportunity to learn the editorial process with a global publishing company.

Required Qualifications

• BA in English or a related field
• 2-3 years of publishing experience within project management or production editorial

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee titles at various phases in production across multiple imprints and diverse subject matter

● Shepherd multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules

● Create, manage, and update schedules for assigned titles

● Responsible for strict adherence to production/printing schedules

● Copyedit and proofread materials as necessary

● Code manuscripts via Word in preparation for transmittal to design

● Ability to identify, attract, and retain capable freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers. Review work, manage budgets and invoices.

● Collate all corrections to passes

● Check implementation of corrections to passes

● Proactively problem solve and resolve issues quickly. Take initiative to troubleshoot queries and inconsistencies noted in manuscripts and first/last pass pages in order to keep production process moving.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of book development and book publishing process

• Experience managing multiple schedules and meeting deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Extensive grammar, copy-editing, and proofreading proficiencies and an in-depth knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace

• A passion for books and writing

• Knowledge of our existing licensors a plus

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, highly-organized, and able to set priorities under pressure.

• Ability to balance many projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

This is a full-time position located in San Rafael. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings plan with employer match, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.

Insight Editions

Primary Responsibility: Oversee the acquisition and editorial development of a list of titles based on film and TV properties, and brands across many major entertainment licenses. Reporting to the Publishing Director of Insight Entertainment and Lifestyle, this person is responsible for meeting the timelines and budgets established for each title while maximizing all opportunities with existing and new film partners.

What We Are Looking For: Insight Editions is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic, and collaborative book editor or journalist that has written or edited for film and/or licensed entertainment companies. At Insight Editions we are enthusiastic about the licensing brands we represent and committed to creating content that connects fans and readers with the most fun and innovative film and pop culture books in the country. In this position you will manage high-volume, high-profile projects with exceedingly high editorial standards and production values throughout the entire editorial process. Additionally, you will assist in acquiring books across multiple formats including “art and making” books and comprehensive, high-end retrospectives, as well as ephemera kits, illustrated script books and others. This role will publish across all the major entertainment brands including Warner Brothers, Star Wars, Sony, and New Regency Films, amongst many others. Experience working with film-based content is a plus. We will consider an Executive Editor position for a candidate with the right experience.

Detailed Responsibilities include but are not limited to: This is role requires you to manage multiple deadlines, expectations, and projects while working closely with film studios, agents/artists, and writers to deliver innovative, timely and commercial projects to market. To be successful you must possess a love for film and pop culture. You must be extremely detail-focused and be able to manage ever-changing deadlines and expectations with calm and ease. You will be identifying authors, negotiating work for hire contracts, helping acquire assets, attending and sometimes hosting meetings with studios and licensors. You will be one establishing the creative vision behind each project and that sharing that vision with the author, designer, and production editor. Being enthusiastic about film books and having extensive contact with agents and authors is necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

· Accountable for organizing workflows and team assignments to make sure we are hitting annual net sales and gross margin targets.

· Will foster a culture of innovation, by executing publishing plans for unique, commercial, and highly engaging books that are delivered on time and on budget.

· Create a positive, supportive, and collaborative working environment that fosters innovation, accountability, and cross-functional team building.

· Work with Publishing Director to manage the pub list so we are tracking WIP schedules that allow us to hit all foreign co-edition and seasonal sales launch milestones that insure we are maximizing global sales opportunities.

· Work closely with authors, editorial, and all creative services teams to ensure manuscripts are delivered as early as possible so we can maximize opportunities to build preorders and supply necessary materials for long lead media and sales and marketing schedules.

· Support publishing programs outlined in our master licensor agreements, to manage new publishing concepts that are assigned to delight consumers, customers, and partners.

· Participate in marketing, publicity and promotion planning to support material needs that are required to create consumer awareness with the fan base, increase net sales and create brand awareness to drive traffic to retail both online and through brick and mortar.

· Acquire and edit 15-18 projects per year, depending on the extent, while leading, managing, and problem-solving active projects.

· Research industry trends and develop new book concepts and formats.

· When appropriate for the project, work with the collector’s edition team on collectible ideas and maintain clear communication regarding the release dates for all trade editions that coincide with a collector’s package.

· Travel as necessary to build new partnerships with studios, agents, authors, and licensors.

· Develop, manage, and cultivate relationships with agents and authors for hire.

· Partner with design team, provide support and suggestions as needed.

· Create and develop innovative solutions for the prevention or management of schedule delays and budget overruns.

· Consult with sales and marketing, oversee marketing collateral development for all products that you edit and make sure your list has robust metadata and timely sales materials well before publication date.

· Write sales, marketing, and cover copy.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Solid history of acquiring, championing, and developing successful film titles from initial concept to finished books
• Exceptional editorial skills
• Deep agency and industry contacts a plus
• Knowledge of and passion for the film industry
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage resources across multiple projects.
• Initiative-taking, productive, meticulous, with strong organizational skills
• Experience in mentoring and developing editorial talent, prioritizing work, and resources, and providing timely and clear critical feedback.
• Extensive knowledge of book manufacturing
• Effective presentation skills and communication in both internal and external situations, including corporate leadership, brand partners, internal departments, and in high-pressure situations
• Advanced or Expert proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office Suite, Google Suite. FileMaker preferred, but not required.

Insight Editions

About Insight Editions

Insight Editions is an award-winning independent book publisher and entertainment company. We specialize in the creation and distribution of stationery, gifts, books, and comics in partnership with leading entertainment brands, authors, photographers, and artists in over forty countries. For over 20 years, Insight Editions has developed a reputation for innovation, quality and driving commercial success for its products and brands.

Job Description

Insight Editions seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide support to the Insight editorial team. We have a thorough training program that provides hands-on learning throughout the editorial process. Our publishing program includes titles representing many of the world’s largest pop-culture brands, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney. The role is a great opportunity for a candidate to learn the editorial process for a global publishing company that publishes across many formats. The assistant will report to the Senior Editor, and collaborate closely with creative services team members within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time in person position located in our San Rafael, CA or Burbank, CA office.

Qualifications

• Assist the Executive Editor and editorial team on all aspects of acquisitions and project management of Insight Edition titles including brainstorming, research, concept development, creation of pitch materials, writing title outlines, rights & clearance tracking, licensor approval tracking, updating title information in FileMaker and distribution portals.
• Assist in the creation/gathering of information for marketing and sales collateral, including sales copy, sell sheets, catalog copy, sales decks, and brochures.
• Interact with professionalism with authors, artists, designers, filmmakers, licensors, agents, in-house staff in all departments of Insight Editions and, on occasion, with licensors.
• Gather and sort assets for use in sales materials and book layouts, create book maps.
• Search and analyze competitive market research and compile reports.
• Assist with ongoing database management projects.
• Take accurate notes in meetings and distribute to teams.
• Track project development costs, process invoices for approval.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as managing ongoing meetings, emailing updates, tracking approvals with licensors.

Key responsibilities

• BA in English or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years editorial experience a plus, preferably within a publishing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for books and writing; enthusiasm for children’s publishing a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace.
• Knowledge of the film, television, and gaming industries.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time in person position located in our San Rafael, CA or Burbank, CA office. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Insight Editions