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Editor - Licensed Books, Union Square Kids

Hachette Book Group

The Editor develops licensed children's books for Union Square Kids, leading and assisting edits, writing manuscripts, and coordinating with Design, Production, Sales, and Marketing through the publishing process. The role sits within Union Square Kids, the children's publishing imprint of Hachette Book Group, a leading book publisher based in New York.

Location
New York, New York
Arrangement
Onsite
Level
Mid-level
Employment
Full time
Salary
$65K - $70K
Date added
2026-10-14
Last checked
2026-10-18

Overview

Editor - Licensed Books, Union Square Kids Hachette Book Group posted Oct. 14, 2026 Location New York, NY Hybrid Duration Full Time Job # 44113 Apply online https://jobs.gem.com/hachette-book-group/a…

Job Summary

Union Square Kids is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and resourceful Editor to join our editorial team. Reporting to the Senior Editor, licensed publishing, the position collaborates with all members of the department in the development of licensed books for existing and new publishing programs. The Editor works closely with Design, Managing Editorial, Production, Sales, Publicity and Marketing teams at every step in the publishing process. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing, hands-on department while working with a dynamic creative team to deliver innovative titles for leading brands in children’s publishing. At Union Square & Co. our mission is to publish books and products with a point of view. We promote excellence in contemporary book publishing and honor the vision of our creators by providing best-in-class editorial and design paired with the highest quality production, sales, and marketing. Established in 2022, our growing lists highlight our dedication to talent-driven publishing for adults and children.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead edit and assist edit titles with senior editor.
  • Develop branded formats including board books, picture books, tie-ins, 8 x 8s, beginning readers, and color and activity titles for the Union Square Kids’ licensed book program.
  • Assist senior editor and editorial director with writer contracts and payment tracking, Title Management upkeep, fact sheets, P&Ls, estimate requests, and internal project tracking.
  • Work with senior editor and editorial director to maintain day-to-day licensor relationships including approval routing, brand compliance oversight, new title pitches, and new license acquisitions.
  • Work closely with Design to creatively use exiting brand and style guides assets as well as developing new art assets on a title-by-title basis.
  • Write and co-write manuscripts for select titles.
  • Insure successful and timely publication of all responsible titles.
  • Present titles at sales conferences and account-specific presentations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

  • Proven experience working with licensed book properties.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel. Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs.
  • Strong interpersonal and organization skills are essential.
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum 4 years of editorial experience in children’s book publishing.

How to Apply: To be considered, please submit a resume and cover letter. Location: New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office About Hachette Book Group Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading book publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the third-largest publisher in the world. The mission of Hachette Book Group is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment, and opportunity. At HBG, we are guided by four core pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality, and Growth Mindset. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.

The compensation range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects. The base pay range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000 per year.

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading book publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the third-largest publisher in the world.

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