Editor, Special Projects, BOOM! Studios (Open to remote) (278197)

BOOM! Studios, an imprint of Random House Worlds, seeks an experienced Special Projects Editor to join the team. Founded in 2005, BOOM! Studios is the home to award-winning, critically acclaimed, bestselling comic books & graphic novels, including Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, Lumberjanes, Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel, Dune, The Expanse, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and The Jim Henson Company properties. Reporting to the Deputy Publisher, Special Projects Editor will have extensive responsibilities and work on various titles primarily within the BOOM! Studios imprint list of comic book & graphic novel titles, with an emphasis on direct-to-consumer specialty products, backlist publishing formats, and exclusive variant covers. 

A BOOM! Studios Special Projects Editor takes responsibility and ownership of the creative process, creative execution, and level of commercial success of the projects under their purview. They work independently to produce high quality creative content on time while maintaining strong creative relationships with talent and key partners. This role involves creative development and art direction on new and existing projects and properties, extensive independent project management from creating and managing schedules to overseeing art and design, and demonstrating creative excellence with an emphasis on core audiences. An acute eye for commercial cover art and product design that resonates with core fanbases; a knowledge of cover artists and products that resonate with collectors; an affinity for highly communicative collaboration, creative development, wide-ranging problem-solving; and a general, top-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite terms are all essential for the role.  

Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, enthusiastic about publishing, possesses an intimate knowledge of the comic book and graphic novel marketplace, and enjoys seeing projects from inception to completion. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who loves graphic storytelling of all types and is invested in the process of bringing comic books & graphic novels to a wide readership, has strong writing and analytical skills, communicates clearly, is comfortable asking for help when needed,  and wants to be an active participant on a collaborative team. Must be able to handle the details of immediately urgent tasks, while also remembering to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust strategy when needed.  

Specific responsibilities include:

• Be the project manager and primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, administration, and creative development and production for all products within direct-to-consumer projects; all backlist publishing formats (e.g. Deluxe Editions, Omnibus Editions, Art Books, Box Sets); all Comic Book Convention & Retailer Exclusive Variant Covers in collaboration with sales-marketing teams; and all exclusive products, merchandise, and emerging digital formats within the BOOM! Studios List 

• Identify and contract new talent, and retain high performers 

• Collaborate on and create go-to-market strategies, run development meetings, and identify key opportunities for the direct-to-consumer and sales-marketing teams 

• Work closely with production design on branding, packaging, and general design 

• Provide and enforce deadlines for talent on all facets of editorial production for products and projects under purview 

• Support the sales, marketing and metadata teams by helping provide metadata and assets 

• Manage creator and licensor approvals on editorial production assets 

• Distribute periodic updates, reports, and presentations (weekly, monthly, seasonally) 

• Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required 

Please apply if you meet the following requirements: 

• A minimum of three to five years’ experience in comic book & graphic novel editing or talent management is required 

• Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading skills, the ability to prioritize, and strong follow-up skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and meet deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively 

• A team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments. A collaborative spirit is essential 

• A strategic and critical thinker who observes market conditions and trends to help inform creative decision-making 

• Superb organizational and time management skills 

• Outstanding ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment 

• Solutions-focused when met with challenges and can comfortably adapt to changes and anticipate needs when once familiar with the role  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook 

• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite, and/or Asana a plus 

This is role will be open to remote.

The salary for this position is $73,500.00 All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.      

Please apply by March 18th, 2025 and include your resume for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.  

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Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

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Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York, NY 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 278197