Editor - Publishing
Core
Edit assigned titles across Mattel's publishing program for readers ages 8 through adult, ensuring projects meet editorial and brand standards.
Role type
Mid-level IC editor (publishing)
Builds
Fiction, graphic novels, adult nonfiction, activity books, and select licensed publishing titles
Domain
Publishing (children's and adult trade)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
developmental editing, line editing, project management, stakeholder coordination, trend analysis, workflow management
Preferred skills
knowledge of children's publishing market, familiarity with adult trade market, experience with licensed publishing
Technologies
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Smartsheet, Workfront
Responsibilities
Manage assigned editorial projects through all stages of development; coordinate with authors, agents, and packagers; provide developmental and line editing; review layouts and artwork; partner with copy editors; maintain title metadata and pricing requests; present editorial concepts to the Senior Editor.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC