Senior Editor (PH)

Job Posting Title:

Senior Editor (PH)

Req ID:

10143851

Job Description:

Disney Hyperion is looking for a creative, dynamic, high-energy Senior Editor to join the team as a six-month project hire. Reporting to the Editorial Director, the Senior Editor will act as editorial lead on key publishing franchises, as well as manage the publication process for a selection of middle grade and young adult titles. Must have: extensive editorial experience in trade children’s book publishing, a strong commercial eye, an awareness of current pop culture trends and youth media, exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and excellent author and agent-care skills.

The Senior Editor will:

Manage key Disney Hyperion franchises, authors, and a select list of titles

Work closely across departments such as design, marketing and publicity, to align on book publication strategy

If necessary, runs P&Ls, negotiate book deals, and review contracts

Draft fact sheets, catalog copy, bound galley copy, and jacket/cover copy

Present titles at internal meetings

Manage an editorial assistant

The candidate should have:

6-8  years experience in acquiring children’s fiction properties, including structural and line editing expertise, and managing books through the production process

Excellent author and illustrator care skills

Established relationships with literary agents; negotiation skills; experience in redlining contracts

Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills

Strong understanding of P&Ls

Strong knowledge of the children’s book marketplace and youth media landscape

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Proficiency in Office suite

Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently

The hiring range for this position in New York is $91,200.00-$122,300.00 The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Publishing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Book Commercialization (NA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Publishing - Creative Content-Editorial

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

New York, NY, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-03-11