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Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

Book Department Editor Reports to : Vice President of Editorial and Director of Editorial, Book ... By God's grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to ...

Hachette Book Group

Production Editor

New York, NY · On-site

$62K - $66K/yr

The Production Editor will work closely with the editorial, design, and production teams, and will ... Children's publishing experience a plus. As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit, collaborative team Time Type: Full time ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit, collaborative team Time Type: Full time ...

Macmillan

Assistant Managing Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a good eye for ... Coordinate and distribute information relating to sales materials, as well as book assets such as ...

Scholastic

Associate Editor

New York, NY

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Bachelor's or higher Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Guild Location Region ...

Macmillan

Assistant Managing Editor

$55K - $60K/yr

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a good eye for ... Coordinate and distribute information relating to sales materials, as well as book assets such as ...

Scholastic Corporation

Associate Editor

New York, NY · On-site

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Bachelor's or higher Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Guild Location Region ...

Scholastic Corporation

Senior Editor

New York, NY · On-site

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Guild Location Region/State: New York ...

Scholastic

Senior Editor

New York, NY

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ... Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Guild Location Region/State: New York ...

Macmillan

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Write copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that ... for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books ...

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How much do full time children book editor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time children book editor in the United States is $59,622.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Children Book Editor vs Children’s Book Literary Agent?

AspectFull Time Children Book EditorChildren’s Book Literary Agent
Primary RoleReviews, edits, and develops children’s book manuscripts for publishingRepresents authors, negotiates publishing deals, and markets manuscripts
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, editing teams, in-house or remoteAgency offices, client meetings, industry events
Required CredentialsDegree in English, Literature, or related field; editing experienceKnowledge of publishing industry; strong communication skills

While both roles involve working with children’s books, a Full Time Children Book Editor focuses on editing and developing manuscripts within a publishing house, whereas a Children’s Book Literary Agent represents authors to publishers, negotiating deals and promoting their work. The editor is more involved in the content creation process, while the agent acts as a liaison between authors and publishers.

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Assistant Editor

Highlights for Children

Honesdale, PA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Assistant Editor

Department: Product Development

Reports To: Sr Director, Editorial

Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

Support the editorial work of the department to help ensure that individual editorial projects and ongoing department work is prioritized and completed on time and with excellence. Manage various editorial projects as assigned by or in collaboration with editorial leadership including assessment of viability of new projects, supporting development of magazine crafts & recipes, development of assigned projects for books and subscriptions, asset research in our Digital Asset Management system, editing, copy writing, scheduling, and other editorial tasks as assigned. Independently develop series books or projects assigned by editorial leadership. Maintain and support departmental forms, reports, and record keeping, as assigned. Support the work of the kids mail process by organizing and recommending submissions and responding.

  • Support senior editorial management in day-to-day work to keep the products moving to completion.
  • Support kids mail process by downloading, sorting, and recommending inclusion of kids’ submission.
  • Write revision and/or rejection letters to authors and agents of submitted projects.
  • Assume responsibility for assigned editorial aspects of book development, including manuscript development and editing; partner with art director and designers to provide illustration; copywriting including cover, tip sheets, and other marketing copy as required.
  • Prepare PowerPoint presentations for editorial meetings
  • Collaborate with design, production, and marketing departments to meet scheduling requirements.
  • Pursue knowledge of current trends in children’s book publishing and product

Education and Experience

  • 2+ years’ experience in a related role working with or developing content for children
  • Excellent editorial skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of children’s book and magazine/subscription product industry
  • Excellent skills in the Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite with ability to learn our existing software
  • Excellent organizational skills and project management.
  • Self-motivated and able to manage a large workload in a fast-paced environment

Supervisory Responsibilities: None