Chartwell Books produces value editions of books across a wide range of subjects including lifestyle, pop culture, cooking, guided journals, craft kits, and classics. Editor for the Chartwell will act as team leader on designated projects, book & books plus titles. This involves initiating and developing book and kit ideas, enlisting authors, writing content, and project managing titles from idea development to publication.

Key Results Areas

• Serve as editorial lead on a wide range of books and books-plus projects, taking them from concept development to manuscript creation/editing and layouts through final production.
• Research and enlist appropriate authors, helping expand the stable of highly skilled writers.
• Create new content in house, when needed, such as writing brief introductions, kit project instructions, guided journal prompts.  
• Independently develop and edit book and kit ideas, hone editorial book angles, often providing written content, including cover copy and captions.
• Monitor schedules and work with teams to ensure book titles deliver on time and on budget.

• Work creatively with team members to develop and deliver high-quality project ideas.

• Contribute proactively to new ideas, keep up on trends, and pop culture events.
• Write concept briefs, catalog copy, and metadata.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Required

• Knowledge of publishing with an emphasis on book and book plus development and production
• Strong editing ability, i.e., developmental, copy, and line editing
• A proven record of meeting deadlines and budgets 
• Familiarity with MS Word editing software
• Strong writing skills
• Ability to work efficiently on multiple projects and effectively prioritize within tight deadlines
• Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style.
• self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, receptive to feedback and learns quickly.
• strong communicator & relationship builder with the ability to balance varying responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

 Education and Experience

Required

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years’ editorial experience in publishing
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field 

Desired

• Experience with illustrated publishing and conceptualizing products with components for children and adults
• Familiarity with metadata and title management systems

To apply please visit our careers page HERE

QuartoUS is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply. Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits & generous paid time off.

All applicants should be authorized to work in the United States. Quarto does not offer sponsorships.