What are the responsibilities and job description for the Editor position at The Fedd Agency?
Editor Job Description
Company Description: The Fedd Agency partners with authors, creatives, influencers, and thought leaders to bring their inspiring stories to audiences worldwide. With over 200 New York Times bestselling titles and more than 1,000 authors represented, The Fedd Agency is a leader in the evolving publishing landscape.
General Description: Full-time position that provides assistance and support to the Fedd Books Project Manager. Performs a wide range of writing and editorial work to support book production on both the hybrid and traditional side.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Responsible for writing, editing, and managing all proposals that come through the Fedd Agency, including managing timelines and communicating with both agents and authors about progress and development. Editor will need to be able to help an author develop a book concept or take an author’s existing concept and creating a marketable proposal.
- Perform substantive edits for Fedd Books manuscripts
- Help with structural aspects on content
- Write editorial letters discussing and summarizing major edits
- Help the Fedd Books Project Manager coordinate and review freelance editing projects to ensure highest quality and completion.
- Advise and consult with authors whose books require project development
- Liaise regularly with authors, freelancers, and designers by phone and email
- Write copy for marketing material
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English or Journalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with project management systems
- Effective management skills
- Dedicated and hard working
- Familiar with Chicago Manual of Style
Benefits Include: Healthcare, PTO, Remote Fridays, WFH flexibility when needed, Orange Theory Membership (with the ability to workout as a team during the work day), Fully Stocked Kitchen, Fun Office Environment, Great Coffee ;)
Starting Salary: $45,000 (based on experience)
If interested, please send a copy of resume and short cover letter to khloe@thefeddagency.com!
Office located in 78735 (Southwest Parkway)
Salary : $45,000