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Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
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Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA is a global media and education company with roots in book publishing and a broad portfolio of businesses spanning entertainment, publishing, music, services, marketing, and education. Its operating companies include RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, and Bertelsmann Education Group, creating career opportunities across diverse teams and markets worldwide. The company emphasizes inclusion, personal initiative, creativity, and varied perspectives in the workplace.
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Comic Book and Graphic Novel Editor — BOOM! Studios (Remote)

Edit and oversee comic book and graphic novel projects for BOOM! Studios, a Random House Worlds imprint. Lead acquisitions, creative development, production, talent coordination, and cross-functional launch planning.

USUnited StatesNYNew York
$77,500 / year
RemoteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredEditor

Description

  • Source and develop new projects while producing existing titles
  • Drive the commercial and creative execution of the BOOM! Studios publishing list
  • Oversee scheduling, communications, administration, creative development, and production for assigned titles
  • Act as the primary contact and project manager for assigned projects
  • Support the Executive Editor’s office through scheduling, talent relations, internal tracking, and routing
  • Negotiate contracts for acquired projects
  • Source and contract new talent while retaining strong-performing creators
  • Collaborate on go-to-market planning and develop launch strategies
  • Lead development meetings and identify opportunities for sales and marketing
  • Partner with production design on branding, packaging, and broader design needs
  • Establish and uphold talent deadlines throughout editorial production
  • Provide sales, marketing, and metadata teams with accurate metadata and creative assets
  • Coordinate creator and licensor approvals for editorial production materials
  • Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal updates, reports, and presentations
  • Handle other related projects and duties as assigned or required

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience editing comic books and graphic novels
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong proofreading ability
  • Strong prioritization and follow-through skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, meet deadlines, take initiative, and solve problems creatively
  • Ability to build effective cross-departmental relationships and contribute collaboratively
  • Strong strategic and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to monitor market conditions and trends to guide creative decisions
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven setting
  • Adaptability, anticipation of needs, and a solutions-focused approach
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Adobe Creative Suite and/or Airtable expertise is a plus

Benefits

  • Annual profit award or bonus based on company results
  • Medical and prescription drug insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Student loan repayment program
  • Educational assistance
  • Generous paid time off

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