IDW Publishing, recognized as one of the top four comic book publishers in the US, announced (June 28th, 2016) they are seeking an editor for its San Diego, California based company. That’s right folks! If you feel you are qualified you can submit your resume, keep your fingers crossed, and hope you will be considered. Here is the scoop:
Essential job responsibilities include:
- Manage 6-8 comic-book titles per month. This includes management of all aspects of your titles’ development, including but not limited to: Developing story ideas and proposals with writers, hire creative team and work with team to ensure deadlines are consistently met. Ensuring licensor or creator approval at all stages including proposal, script, cover art, solicitation copy, b&w art, color art, and final lettering PDFs. Manage all other tasks associated with production titles that meet the approval of creators and licensors and preparing titles for printing.
- Attend daily production meetings, weekly Editorial meetings and maintain constant status updates of all your projects for the Chief Creative Officer.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with licensors, creators, retailers, press, and co-workers.
- Brainstorm with the Editorial group on new directions or creators for existing licensed books, new creator-owned titles, and potential new licenses to pursue.
- Assist marketing dept. with development of press releases and marketing materials.
- Maintain relationship with Diamond Distribution: Prepare monthly comic-book solicitations and cover images of your titles. Prepare quarterly book solicitations for your titles
Required Qualifications:
- 4-5 years of experience working in an Editorial department.
- Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience.
- Eligible to work in IDW Publishing’s San Diego offices; no telecommuting option is available for this position.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of and interest in the comic-book industry.
- Maintain strict monthly schedules on comic-book titles, including anticipating challenges and finding timely, relevant solutions.
- Must be extremely detailed-oriented, able to both line-edit and copy-edit.
- Strong Mac skills, including Word, Excel, Keynote/PowerPoint, and Photoshop Elements.
If interested, qualified candidates should send resumes and cover letters to “IDW Editorial Position” at Jobs@idwpublishing.com. They will begin contacting qualified applicants in early July.
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