[Remote] Editor - Papercutz
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Mad Cave Studios is an independent publisher dedicated to creating compelling entertainment across diverse genres. They are seeking an Editor for Papercutz who will oversee manuscripts, guide creative direction, and collaborate with creators to refine and polish content while maintaining high-quality editorial standards.
Responsibilities
- Working with the EIC in developing a publishing strategy, conceptualizing, and acquiring titles for Papercutz
- Responsible for overseeing all editorial aspects of book development, including story and script editing, art development, copywriting, and other marketing copy as required
- Maintaining publishing/production schedules and meeting deadlines
- Developing and maintaining relationships with authors, agents, and industry organizations
- Participating in editorial meetings
- Presenting titles at sales meetings and elsewhere as required
- Representing the Papercutz imprint at industry and public conventions
- Representing the Papercutz imprint online and in media
- Establish and implement systems for departmental workflow
- Train as part of the editorial staff in best practices to ensure content is on-brand and consistent in style, quality, and tone
- Brainstorm with the editorial group on new directions or creators for existing licensed books, new creator-owned titles, and potential new licenses to pursue
- Leverage market knowledge and industry relationships to identify and develop new projects and business opportunities
- Work closely with the Marketing, Publicity, and Sales departments
- Assist Marketing with mapping out creative direction and strategy for all titles under your supervision
- Coordinate the production of marketing materials
- Prepare monthly comic book solicitations and cover images for your titles, and review those of your team
- Other duties as needed
Skills
- Working with the EIC in developing a publishing strategy, conceptualizing, and acquiring titles for Papercutz
- Responsible for overseeing all editorial aspects of book development, including story and script editing, art development, copywriting, and other marketing copy as required
- Maintaining publishing/production schedules and meeting deadlines
- Developing and maintaining relationships with authors, agents, and industry organizations
- Participating in editorial meetings
- Presenting titles at sales meetings and elsewhere as required
- Representing the Papercutz imprint at industry and public conventions
- Representing the Papercutz imprint online and in media
- Establish and implement systems for departmental workflow
- Train as part of the editorial staff in best practices to ensure content is on-brand and consistent in style, quality, and tone
- Brainstorm with the editorial group on new directions or creators for existing licensed books, new creator-owned titles, and potential new licenses to pursue
- Leverage market knowledge and industry relationships to identify and develop new projects and business opportunities
- Work closely with the Marketing, Publicity, and Sales departments
- Assist Marketing with mapping out creative direction and strategy for all titles under your supervision
- Coordinate the production of marketing materials
- Prepare monthly comic book solicitations and cover images for your titles, and review those of your team
- Other duties as needed
Company Overview
- Mad Cave Studios provides creating global entertainment in the horror, science fiction and action-adventure. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://madcavestudios.com.
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