Fast Facts

Epic is looking for an experienced Editor to oversee and manage a diverse list of children’s book titles, collaborating with various cross-functional teams to shape the future of reading for kids.

Responsibilities: Manage and edit 20–25 titles annually, overseeing the entire editorial process from acquisition to publication and collaborating with multiple teams.

Skills: Strong editorial vision, negotiation skills, understanding of the children's publishing market, and the ability to discover talent outside traditional pathways.

Qualifications: 5–7+ years in editing children’s literature with strong acquisition experience and established relationships with authors and agents; excellent project management skills required.

Location: Preferred location is San Jose; open to remote work.

Compensation: $70000 - $70000 / Annually

About Us

Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, trusted by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, Epic empowers kids to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be—more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. By combining technology, storytelling, and education, we are shaping the next generation of readers.

Position Summary

Epic is seeking an experiencedEditorwith a passion for children’s books across comics and graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction. This role is ideal for a publishing professional with a strong commercial sensibility, a proven acquisitions track record, and deep relationships with authors and agents.

In this role, you will oversee a diverse list of titles and manage the editorial process end-to-end, from acquisition through publication. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and play a key role in identifying trends and discovering new creative voices—both through traditional publishing channels and emerging, non-traditional pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and manage20–25 titles annuallyacross multiple children’s book formats for ages 3–12
• Oversee all stages of the editorial process from acquisition through publication, including:
• Reviewing manuscript passes and addressing copyediting queries
• Consulting with Design throughout development
• Negotiating with authors and agents through signed contracts
• Providing ongoing author and agent support
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Executive, Design, Production, Publicity, Marketing, and Finance teams
• Partner with Finance to create and manage title-by-title P&Ls
• Research market trends and identify new content opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience editing children’s literature
• 3–5+ years of acquisition experience
• Strong editorial vision and deep understanding of the children’s publishing market
• Ability to negotiate favorable contract terms
• Established relationships with authors and literary agents
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to discover talent outside traditional agent pathways (e.g., social media, trade shows, comic book conventions)
• Results-oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively

Salary Range

$70,000 base salary + bonus