Editorial Director

Chronicle Books seeks an Editorial Director who will lead our Entertainment category editorial growth and will help create and guide distinctive, profitable publishing that consistently surprises, delights, and sparks the passions of the end consumer. The Editorial Director, Entertainment, will expand the company’s customer and gifting base and enhance the mission, reputation, and brand of Chronicle Books as a whole.

The person in this role will lead robust acquisitions, inspire colleagues to build a distinctive list of print/digital/custom retail proprietary titles, manage the Entertainment list, and develop key titles personally. They will network with authors and agents, attend and guide key meetings, and develop sustainable growth now and for the future. As a leader, they will promote an environment of trust that will maximize acquisitions. They will possess a deep understanding of the external marketplace while helping to grow the community for Entertainment publishing and will work closely with the Executive Publishing Director for Adult publishing. Supervising and mentoring key Entertainment editorial personnel, promoting a high-functioning team environment, and cultivating external talent will all be key parts of the position. We are looking for an ambassador for Chronicle Books’ publishing who will enhance the company’s reputation among creators, retailers, librarians, the media, publishing peers, and end consumers.

Requirements

Candidates should have book publishing experience in senior editorial roles with a focus on entertainment and pop culture titles. The ideal candidate will be a strong acquisitions editor with a proven track record of successful titles. They should have team building and management skills, including the ability to delegate appropriate responsibilities to other team members. They will need to be a detail-oriented, self-motivated strategist who is always alert to new opportunities and keeps current on relevant publishing trends.

This is role is based in San Francisco, CA, and Chronicle Books offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home up to 3 days a week, depending on project and business needs. We expect all our employees to commit to the open exchange of ideas and help sustain and champion an atmosphere of collaboration, mutual accountability, and trust at Chronicle Books.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to our career site (link below).

Benefits

Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

About Us

Chronicle Books is committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

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