Monacelli Press – a division of Phaidon – has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates (www.jackfarrell.com) to fill this important role. Interested candidates should contact Amy Morse (amy@jackfarrell.com) per the deliverables below. Thank you. Senior Editor, Monacelli (a Phaidon Global Company)New York City hybridWe are seeking a Senior Editor to join our editorial team to edit new books with a focus on the following categories: architecture, design, landscapes & gardens, and general interest. The senior editor will develop, acquire, and manage their own titles, building a robust list to help support a range of categories Monacelli publishes in. A senior editor should be experienced with identifying authors and trends, utilizing their existing network of professionals in these fields, formulating proposals, creating budgets and financial models, finalizing contracts, and playing a hands-on role from idea conception to design, editing, and final publication.All editors work collaboratively with the publisher, production, marketing, and sales to ensure a smooth and seamless publishing process. This position will require extensive interaction with our authors, designers, internal teams, and will require superb communication skills. The ideal candidate is highly creative, detail oriented, passionate about the subject matter and has previous experience and a proven track record in illustrated book publishing.Key ObjectivesAcquire and edit 8 to 10 books per year from inception to final filesIdentify talent / market trends in our publishing categories and connect with and develop potential authorsDevelop book proposals and bring ideas from concept to approved outcomesFinalize agreements with a clear understanding of the business and financial structure of a book dealManage the editorial process from beginning to end with an emphasis on delivering new and distinctive packagesBuild design concepts for each book and work with designers to publish compelling and commercial booksWork with global sales, marketing, PR to represent new titles and present these at sales conferences and other venuesSkills and experience requiredBook editing experience in illustrated/art books and a proven track record of acquiring and editing successful books in the desired categoriesA background and/or proven interest in Phaidon and Monacelli’s core publishing categories: art, architecture, design, landscape/gardens, and interiorsProven ability to manage a high-volume list in each season while acquiring for future seasonsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, detail orientedStrategic ability to understand what makes a Monacelli book, which combines a commercial, creative, and elevated aesthetic Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style; experience copy editing and proofreadingMinimum 5 years editorial acquisitions experienceCompensationThe compensation for this position, dependent on experience, is $80,000 to $90,000. Benefits include excellent medical, dental, vision, PTO, and more.This job is based in New York City and you are expected to work from our lower Manhattan office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and can optionally work from home Monday and Friday. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the US.About MonacelliAs a leading publisher of illustrated books for more than twenty-five years, Monacelli has challenged the conventions of publishing to produce provocative, inspiring, and essential titles. Founded in 1994 by Gianfranco Monacelli, the organization has released nearly 600 books on architecture, art, interior design, landscape and gardens, photography, and the applied arts. Monacelli’s books have been made in collaboration with prominent practitioners and scholars ever since its inaugural title, the groundbreaking S,M,L,XL by Rem Koolhaas and Bruce Mau. In 2015, the applied arts imprint Monacelli Studio was launched, adding elevated books on art instruction, photography technique, and crafts to the publisher’s roster. In 2020, Monacelli joined the Phaidon family of companies. Monacelli Press – a division of Phaidon – has expressly engaged Jack Farrell & Associates (www.jackfarrell.com) to fill this important role. Interested candidates should provide a resume, 1-2 page cover letter and a signings list (last 3 yrs) to Amy Morse (amy@jackfarrell.com). The letter should address: 1) why am I interested?, and 2) how am I qualified? Thank you. JO 202606022
