Title | Editorial Director, Zonderkidz |
Employer | Zondervan |
Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
Date Posted | 02/13/2013 |
Description | Zondervan, the leader in the Christian Communications industry, seeks an innovative professional to join its dynamic team. The ideal candidate will manage five Acquisition Editors, acquire and nurture high-profile authors and illustrators, and assist the Group Publisher in strategic planning, chairing meetings, and managing day-to-day tasks of the Zonderkidz dept. The candidate will strategically recruit and cultivate authors and illustrators, and negotiate with them in a manner that is fair and within the financial benchmarks. He/she will present new and revised Zonderkidz products to the sales department and their key vendors, develop and manage the expense budget for Zonderkidz editorial, among other responsibilities. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in English, Child Development, and/or Business Management, possess familiarity with the CBA and ECPA industries as well as knowledge of digital publishing, app development, and brand development for readers 18 and under, and must possess excellent written and verbal communication. For a more detailed description or to apply, visit: www.zondervan.jobs |
