CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Insight Editions seeks a dynamic and motivated Sales Coordinator to join a book publishing sales team that is passionate about the licensing brands we represent and committed to supporting our retail accounts and online booksellers to better connect fans and readers with the most fun and innovative pop culture books in the country. In this role you will provide support to the Insight Editions internal and external sales teams. This role will work closely with sales, editors, inventory, and marketing teams to ensure metadata and pre-sales materials are available as quickly as possible to support long-lead selling schedules.

In this role you will work with a variety of publishing formats across multiple brands including Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Pokémon, New Regency Films, Minecraft, and many others. Experience with licensed books is a plus. This role is a great opportunity for a candidate to learn the sales and marketing process for a global book company that publishes across many formats. The coordinator will report to the Head of Global Sales and Marketing and collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and creative services team members within an exciting, highly creative environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 2 years sales support experience, preferably within a publishing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with an eye for detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and excel in a challenging environment.
• A proactive attitude with the ability to learn and adapt quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the internal domestic and international sales teams in an administrative capacity and play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day functions of the department, including team schedules, follow-up notes, and tracking approvals.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the sales department
• Support sales managers by preparing account presentations and organizing product samples
• Track and monitor confirmed retail placement and coop commitments
• Maintain and distribute weekly sales reports
• Attend weekly sales, acquisitions and inventory meetings
• Work closely with editorial, design, and marketing to make sure art deadlines are met for seasonal sales conferences including management of sales presentation decks for each conference.
• Maintain title updates and timing of data entry to ensure metadata edits are correct across all title management, account and sales portals, and data reporting systems.

This is a full-time remote position based in NYC or hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area from our San Rafael office.

Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 based on experience level

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Insight Editions seeks an Editorial Assistant to provide support to the Insight editorial team. We have a thorough training program that provides hands-on learning throughout the editorial process. Our publishing program includes titles representing many of the world’s largest pop-culture brands, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney. The role is a great opportunity for a candidate to learn the editorial process for a global publishing company that publishes across many formats. The assistant will report to the Senior Editor and collaborate closely with creative services team members within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Assist the Executive Editor and editorial team on all aspects of acquisitions and project management of Insight Edition titles including brainstorming, research, concept development, creation of pitch materials, writing title outlines, rights & clearance tracking, licensor approval tracking, updating title information in FileMaker and distribution portals.
• Assist in the creation/gathering of information for marketing and sales collateral, including sales copy, sell sheets, catalog copy, sales decks, and brochures.
• Interact with professionalism with authors, artists, designers, filmmakers, licensors, agents, in-house staff in all departments of Insight Editions and, on occasion, with licensors.
• Gather and sort assets for use in sales materials and book layouts, create book maps.
• Search and analyze competitive market research and compile reports.
• Assist with ongoing database management projects.
• Take accurate notes in meetings and distribute to teams.
• Track project development costs, process invoices for approval.
• Perform general administrative duties, such as managing ongoing meetings, emailing updates, tracking approvals with licensors.

Key Responsibilities:

• BA in English or a related field.
• 1 to 2 years editorial experience a plus, preferably within a publishing environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A passion for books and writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time hybrid or remote position, and our offices are located in San Rafael, CA or Burbank, CA office. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: $20.50 per hour 

Insight Editions is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic, and collaborative EDITOR, GAMING & SPORTS to join the gaming, music, and sports division. The Insight Editions publishing team is enthusiastic about the licensing brands we represent and committed to creating content that connects fans and readers with the most fun and innovative pop culture books in the country. In this position, you will assist in acquiring books and will manage high volume and high visibility projects throughout the entire editorial process. This role will oversee a variety of publishing formats across multiple brands including Bethesda, Riot Games, Pokémon, Minecraft, and other sports, music, and game brands. Experience with licensed publishing is a plus. In this role, you will work closely with in-house design, production, sales, and marketing teams to successfully shape, shepherd, and launch innovative product releases across multiple formats. At least 3-5 years of recent experience editing books is essential. Qualified applicants must be extremely detail-focused, and able to manage multiple deadlines, expectations, and projects while collaborating closely with authors, packagers, and freelancers. We are looking for an accomplished editor who is enthusiastic about entertainment, gaming, and/or sports brands.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional editorial and project management skills
• Knowledge of and passion for pop culture
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage resources across multiple projects.
• Initiative-taking, productive, meticulous, with strong organizational skills
• Advanced or Expert proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office Suite, Google Suite. FileMaker preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 15-18 projects per year from start to finish
• Experience in acquiring books with commercial appeal is needed
• Research industry trends and develop new book concepts and formats. A deep familiarity and appreciation for the subject matter is a plus
• Work closely with editorial, production editorial, design teams, and all creative service teams to ensure projects stay on or ahead of schedule
• Experience building item level P&Ls and managing projects at or under budget
• Consult with sales and marketing, and oversee the development of marketing collateral to supply necessary materials for long lead media and sales and marketing schedules
• Collaborate with design team on design aesthetics, illustrations, and photography for all projects
• Develop and foster a close working relationship with authors, illustrators, artists, agents, and freelance partners
• Write sales, marketing, and cover copy

This is a full-time remote position based in the US. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: 60k/yr-65k/yr 

The Global Head of Production is accountable for the direction, motivation, and financial impact of their team and department. This position oversees Production Managers, in the US and UK, by providing leadership and expert knowledge of the processes, techniques, and technology necessary to complete the work with unsurpassed quality. Attracting, developing, and utilizing the most creative production talent available is necessary to ensure the highest quality production standards have been met for each project. This person is accountable for the overall quality of work, ensuring goals are met and projects are delivered on time and on budget.

We are looking for a production leader that has 10+ years of experience across print and digital platforms. They have a large network of print and supply chain service providers across several continents. They are a creative problem solver whose production expertise allows them to guide complex development efforts across all production types. Someone with strong leadership skills is necessary to help oversee the Production Department’s activities, as they are accountable for the overall quality of work.

They are a great communicator, mentor, and project manager with an innate ability to 'get things done'. This person will take a very proactive role in project development efforts, helping to advise project teams on best practices, process, schedules, and pricing, while building strong and resilient relationships along the way. They evolve operational processes and workflow documentation, while overseeing all aspects of the project life cycle from concept to delivery.

This person will work closely with the development team in conjunction with the production leads to manage current workloads as well as forecasting incoming projects to secure adequate resources. The role is based in San Rafael, California and includes a relocation package.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish best in class Project Management processes across all divisions
• Oversee, guide, and coordinate production operations, regarding job flow and processes in an organized and efficient manner
• Resource Management lead for department
• Define and document best practices and contribute to company production knowledge and training through mentoring and production staff development.
• Provide on-site day-to-day guidance and oversight of all projects for the team
• Create an environment of innovation in format, packaging, materials, and functionality

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing, guiding, and coordinating production operations job flow in an organized and efficient manner
• Mitigate risk regarding geopolitical instability by building a resilient and scalable network of global print and traffic suppliers
• Continuously explore and introduce innovative production processes
• Maintain oversight on all budgets and critical schedules and actively mitigate issues as they arise
• Ensure new business efforts are properly staffed, and the written and oral responses related to production meet the highest standards
• Ensure Production Managers route work efficiently through the process, submissions are filed properly, projects goals are met, and projects deliver on time and on budget
• Responsible for working with internal publishing teams and external suppliers to deliver quality work built to specifications on schedule and budget, across all format and production types
• Define individual goals for staff, providing mentorship, and assessing growth and development in their performance reviews
• Identify and hire new talent as needed, ensuring the department keeps pace with demand as well as recruiting through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years’ experience in print and digital production, with progressively expanding roles
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (AI, IDD, PS)

Salary range is based on experience: $125,000/yr - $160,000/yr

Join us at Insight Editions, a leading entertainment company and popular culture publishing house specializing in categories such as film and television, gaming, sports, music, wellness, comic arts, food and drink, and children’s books, as well as a division creating limited editions, collectors’ editions, and luxury popular culture products.

Our consumer-first marketing strategies require our Manager, Advertising and Social Media to have a love of popular culture and experience in reaching consumers and fandoms based on where they live, what they watch, how they watch it, where they shop, how they receive content, and what digital worlds they inhabit. This role will be key to introducing our books and products to very impassioned fandoms that support our publishing partners including Marvel, Disney, Gilmore Girls, DC, Wicked, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, and so many more.

Here’s what this role will be charged with each day:

Advertising Responsibilities:

• Research advertising venues that develop content related to our target consumers’ interests.
• Establish relationships with advertising sales reps, collect media sales kits, and create a database of advertising options and costs related to the vertices in which Insight Editions publishes.
• Brainstorm with title marketers and director each season on advertising; suggest advertising options for marketing campaigns; present a menu of options backed with costs, stats, and data.
• Brainstorm with title marketers and director each season on social media advertising; plan, execute, and optimize paid campaigns across Insight Editions’ social platforms.
• Confirm advertising campaigns with venues; update marketing plans and internal systems with campaign details to inform sales reps; track deadlines and submit graphics to venues after approvals; process invoices and track title and seasonal advertising budgets.
• Work with venues to monitor results and revise campaigns as needed for better visibility; track data from self-run social media advertising; receive/create post-campaign data; create post-mortems distilling data into concise reports including recommendations on effectiveness; update advertising database with results for consideration in future campaigns; update schedules, marketing plans, and internal systems with marketing and advertising details adhering to seasonal sales schedules and deadlines.
• Support e-commerce ad initiatives by exploring additional paid advertising opportunities to drive website traffic and sales.

Social Media Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate storytelling across Insight Editions social media platforms including creation of compelling original content related to the categories we specialize in.
• Develop lead/gen initiatives to grow our social platforms and our consumer outreach initiatives.
• Design digital assets, both original, creative designs and assets adhering to corporate or licensor/brand style guides and templates.
• Coordinate with title marketers and the director to set seasonal and monthly social posting calendar for new releases, backlist promotions, events and conventions, and corporate initiatives.
• Create resource documents and social media best practice guidelines to share with authors, creators, and partners to enable their own promotional efforts.
• Track performance metrics, analyze engagement data, and generate reports and recommendations to optimize future content development and social media strategies.
• Conduct ongoing market research to identify consumer and social trends, keeping an eye on new, emerging platforms to further develop innovative strategies for social media marketing campaigns.
• Work with e-commerce team to promote corporate D2C sales initiatives across social media and digital advertising with an equal focus on sales and lead/gen initiatives to grow consumer outreach.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work in advertising and social media within the entertainment or book publishing industries.
• Proficiency in designing social media and advertising assets through Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok and newsletter platform MailChimp.
• Experience promoting products across gaming platforms like Twitch, Steam, and Game Tree, is a bonus.
• Proven ability to execute and analyze paid social media and advertising campaigns while also creating and presenting concise reports of results to share internally and externally to authors and brand partners.
• Deep understanding of social media analytics, scheduling and listening tools, including Meta Business Suite; experience using Meltwater a plus.
• Detail-oriented project manager with strong time management and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Applications will not be considered without cover letter  expressing what your experience can bring to this position. Information on your interests in popular culture and fandoms are very welcome. Links or inclusion of marketing design samples will greatly aid in the selection process.

This is a full-time position open to fulltime remote applicants based in the United States. Insight Editions’ offices are in San Rafael, California and Burbank, California and office space can be provided for candidates local to those area. Hiring manager resides in Los Angeles, California. Insight Editions offers a 401K savings program, employer-paid

health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time. Salary for this role is $60,000.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

At Insight Editions, our Senior Editors are experienced, enthusiastic, collaborative, and passionate about the subjects we publish and are committed to creating content that connects with our readers. In this position, you will be leading editors and editorial assistants in creating books in the areas of mind, body, spirit as well as nature and the environment, striving to be innovative in formats and original in content.

The Senior Editor will work collaboratively with editorial, design, and production staff to get high-quality manuscripts delivered on time and on budget. You will directly supervise editors and editorial assistants and will oversee, and as assigned directly edit, select projects with high standards and uncompromising quality throughout the entire editorial process. You will be responsible for researching, hiring, and managing the best talent available for each project and developing concepts, formats, and content as needed to meet the Insight Editions standards for market-leading innovative and uncompromising quality of design-led books. Through outstanding organization, oversight, and keen management skill, the Senior Editor keeps all projects moving smoothly through the editorial pipeline up to prepress, ensuring products publish on plan, on spec, and with the highest editorial standards applied to every project.

You will work with the Publisher to produce products that resonate with readers across multiple markets. It is imperative that you love research, are extremely detail-focused, and can handle ever-changing deadlines and expectations calmly and with ease. Experience selecting authors, acquiring assets, and assisting in the creative vision behind a book is a plus. Being passionate about the product and concept and relentless in your drive for perfection are qualities that drive success in this position. Lastly, having an eye for what might be the next trending topic in the market and being networked in the industry are both advantages for success in this role.

Responsibilities and Duties included but are not limited to:

• Organizing workflows and team assignments to make sure we are hitting annual net sales and gross margin targets
• Fostering a culture of innovation, by executing publishing plans for unique, commercial, and highly engaging books and gifts that are delivered on time and on budget
• Monitoring team and individual goals, organizing onboarding and training plans, and providing staff development and new learning opportunities so we can retain and promote the best and brightest creative talent
• Creating a positive, supportive, and collaborative working environment that fosters innovation, accountability, and cross-functional team building
• Working closely with editorial, managing editorial, design, and all creative services teams to ensure manuscripts are delivered as early as possible so that we can maximize opportunities to build preorders and supply necessary materials for long-lead media and sales and marketing schedules
• Participating in marketing, publicity, and promotion planning to support material needs that are required to create consumer awareness with the fanbase, increase net sales, and create brand awareness to drive traffic to retail both online and through brick and mortar
• Acquiring and editing several projects per year while leading, managing, and problem-solving active projects assigned to teams
• Researching industry trends and developing new book concepts and formats

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5-8 years of recent experience acquiring and editing books is essential
• Experience directly managing editorial staff and assistants
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines, expectations, and projects while working closely with talented authors, illustrators, writers, and licensors is essential
• Established and positive working relationships with freelancers and packagers
• Customer-first mentality that focuses on the commercial viability of the package combined with the “in-hand experience” and perceived value of the book
• Experience selecting authors, acquiring assets, and assisting in the creative vision behind the book.
• Enthusiasm for and passion about the product and concept and a relentless drive for perfection are qualities that make this person successful in translating a project brief into an exceptional Insight Editions publication

This is a full-time remote position, preferably working in an east or central US time zone. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

The salary is $70k/yr-$75k/yr depending on experience.

About Weldon Owen

Weldon Owen creates visually splendid, mind-expanding books that nurture a wide range of passions. We illustrate great ideas, entertain, and inspire readers around the world in the categories of food & drink; body, mind, spirit; lifestyle; craft; photography; music; humor; inspiration; children’s books, and more.

Job Description

At Insight Editions, our Senior Editors are experienced, enthusiastic, collaborative, and passionate about the subjects we publish and are committed to creating content that connects with our readers. Weldon Owen is looking for a talented Editor to help drive our children’s program. The Senior Editor will work collaboratively with editorial, design, freelancers, and production staff to get high-quality manuscripts delivered on time and on budget. You will oversee, and as assigned, directly edit select projects with high standards and uncompromising quality throughout the entire editorial process. You will be responsible for researching, hiring, and managing the best talent available while developing concepts, formats, and content as needed to meet the Insight Editions editorial standards and uncompromising quality of design-led books. Through outstanding organization, oversight, and keen management skill, the Senior Editor keeps all projects moving smoothly through the editorial pipeline up to prepress, ensuring products publish on plan, on spec, and with the highest editorial standards applied to every project.

This position will develop and acquire books for ages 8–12 with at least 5+ years of recent experience. You will be the visionary behind each project and responsible for keeping everyone involved, engaged, and on schedule. An ability to manage many moving parts on a variety of projects while working closely with authors and illustrators is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire and edit approximately 15-20 projects per year
• Manage projects from start to finish from initial concept to finished books
• Research industry trends and develop new book concepts and formats
• Write sales, marketing, and cover copy
• Develop relationships with authors, freelancers, and agents
• Liaise with sales and marketing, and oversee the development of marketing collateral
• Create project budgets and manage schedules
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and InDesign specifically, are required

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience with a proven track record acquiring, developing, and editing illustrated books.
• This position works closely with editorial, freelancers, managing editorial, design, and all creative services teams to ensure manuscripts are delivered as early as possible so that we can maximize opportunities to build preorders and supply necessary materials for long-lead media and sales and marketing schedules
• Participating in marketing, publicity, and promotion planning to support material needs that are required to create consumer awareness, increase net sales, and create consumer awareness needed to drive traffic to retail both online and through brick and mortar
• Acquiring and editing several projects per year while leading, managing, and problem-solving active projects assigned to freelance and other internal teams
• Researching industry trends and developing new book concepts and formats
• Experience managing budgets and P&Ls within the publishing environment
• Ability to manage a team of freelancers and work collaboratively within the internal editorial and design teams
• Experience working with licensors is a plus.

This is a full-time remote position. Weldon Owen Kids, an imprint of Insight Editions, offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Compensation: $70k/yr-$80k/yr depending on experience.

Insight Editions is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic, and collaborative EDITOR to join the Lifestyle division, which publishes a variety of formats including cookbooks, craft, mind/body/spirit, and adult coloring books. For the right candidate, a SENIOR EDITOR role will be considered. The Insight Editions publishing team is enthusiastic about the licensing brands we represent and committed to creating content that connects fans and readers with the most fun and innovative pop culture books in the country. In this position, you will assist in acquiring books and will manage high volume and high visibility projects throughout the entire editorial process. In this role, you will work closely with in-house design, production, sales, and marketing teams to successfully shape, shepherd, and launch innovative product releases. At least 3-5 years of recent experience editing books is essential. Experience with licensed publishing is a plus. Qualified applicants must be detail-focused and able to manage multiple deadlines, expectations, and projects while collaborating closely with authors and other freelancers. We are looking for an accomplished editor who is enthusiastic about pop culture.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage 12-18 projects per year from start to finish
• Research industry trends and develop new book concepts and formats (a deep familiarity and appreciation for the subject matter is a plus)
• Work closely with editorial, production editorial, design teams, and all creative service teams to ensure projects stay on or ahead of schedule
• Experience building P&Ls and managing projects at or under budget
• Collaborate with design team on design aesthetics, illustrations, and photography for all projects
• Develop and foster a close working relationship with authors, agents, and freelance partners
• Own book positioning, including tip sheet copy and cover copy
• Consult with sales and marketing, overseeing the development of marketing collateral to supply necessary materials for long lead media and sales and marketing schedules

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional editorial and project management skills
• Knowledge of and passion for pop culture
• Track record acquiring books with commercial appeal
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage resources across multiple projects
• Negotiation skills and contract knowledge
• Initiative-taking, productive, with strong organizational skills
• Sense of humor preferred

This is a full-time remote position based in the US. Insight Editions offers a 401k savings program, employer-paid health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, paid sick leave, and paid vacation time.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered.

Insight Editions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Compensation: 60k/yr-75k/yr depending on experience