6 Executive Editor jobs in the United States

**Job Description:**
NOTE: This role is based in NYC and requires a minimum of three days a week in the SoHo, NY office.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Executive Editor Manga & Graphix will build and manage a focused list of manga, light novels, manhwa and other content, with direction from the publisher, to fulfill revenue growth for Graphix that ties into Scholastic's business goals by publishing manga and comics that speak directly to elementary, middle grade, and teen audiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Acquire and edit 8-12 titles per year, focusing primarily on manga for a middle-grade audience. Build and manage Scholastic's line of manga publishing, reporting to the Publisher, Graphix. Publishing goals may extend to include light novels from Japan, manhwa and other content from Asian publishing markets that are suitable for publication in the US. Proactively identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities for new publishing and development/adaptation of existing IP.
+ Manage all stages of each title's print/digital lifecycle, including review of all passes; coordination with production, design, and freelancers (translators, etc.); drafting of copy and metadata; and maintenance of reprints/backlist. Collaborate cross-departmentally with marketing, publicity, sales, sub rights, and others. Work inter-divisionally with Scholastic Reading Events (Book Fairs) to maximize commercial opportunities and meet corporate business goals.
+ Establish and develop relationships with international publishers, agents, talent, and other partners. Negotiate terms for licensed manga directly with publishers, licensors, and agents.
+ Collaborate cross-departmentally with marketing, publicity, sales, sub rights, and others. Work with Book Fairs to maximize commercial opportunities and meet corporate business goals.
+ Attend conferences and trade shows (national/international) and lead internal/external presentations. Travel to Japan yearly to secure content, foster good working relationships, and scout publishing trends.
**About Scholastic**
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are - at school, at home and in their communities - by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at .
Some benefits that we offer:
+ Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
+ Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
+ Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
+ Generous Parental Leave Program
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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**Qualifications**
HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)**
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Must be fluent and able to conduct professional interactions and business in Japanese
+ Excellent editorial and communication skills
+ Firm understanding of manga localization process
+ Deep knowledge of and appreciation for manga, as well as an understanding of the US children's publishing market
+ Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow up. Ability to meet deadlines and create and maintain publishing schedules, as well as to prioritize and multi-task across several projects simultaneously
**Experience:**
- 7+ years editorial experience in publishing manga. Helpful to also have experience in comics and children's books.
- A deep interest and passion for manga and comics
**Education:**
- Bachelor of Arts
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams
**Time Type:**
Full time
**Job Type:**
Regular
**Job Family Group:**
Publishing
**Location Region/State:**
New York
**Compensation Range:**
Annual Salary: 93,000.00 - 110,000.00
**EEO Statement:**
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
EEO is the Law Poster ( Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision ( Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization Overview
The Rockefeller University Press (RUP) publishes a portfolio of biomedical research journals: The Journal of Cell Biology, The Journal of Experimental Medicine, The Journal of General Physiology, and the newly launched Journal of Human Immunity. RUP also publishes the Life Science Alliance journal in alliance with EMBO Press and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. The RUP portfolio supports both Gold open access and hybrid publishing models to allow as many researchers as possible to find appropriate publication outlets. All editorial decisions are made in conjunction with active academic scientists, and peer-review operations, pre-press production, marketing, and institutional sales are carried out at the RUP offices. We are committed to identifying and publishing the highest-quality research.
Overview
The Executive Editor for _The Journal of Experimental Medicine_ ( _JEM)_ leads a team of professional staff Scientific Editors working in concert with the journal's team of Academic Editors ( to publish high-quality science and ensure the continuing success of this long-established, preeminent journal in the biomedical sciences. _JEM_ was established in 1896 and is a high-impact outlet for publishing novel conceptual insight into immunology, cancer biology, vascular biology, microbial pathogenesis, neuroscience, and stem cell biology.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Rockefeller University Press (RUP), the Executive Editor is responsible for the administration of _JEM;_ maintaining a fair peer review process; selection of all content published in _JEM;_ writing for, commissioning for, and promoting the journal; and ensuring _JEM_ 's continuing development through attendance at meetings and institutional visits. The Executive Editor is responsible for tracking and reporting on journal performance, developing and implementing a strategic plan for the journal, and serving as _JEM_ 's main representative to the scientific community. As a member of the RUP leadership team, the Executive Editor contributes to the advancement of RUP.
Key duties of the Executive Editor are as follows:
**Strategic and Editorial Leadership:**
+ Develop and implement a 3- to 5-year strategic plan to further _JEM_ 's importance to biomedical researchers, informed by competitive analysis and bibliometrics; modify journal strategy as needed
+ Manage a team of staff Scientific Editors, including recruitment, supervision, training, oversight of editorial decisions, performance evaluation, and providing strategic leadership to ensure high editorial standard and team effectiveness
+ Recruit and appoint Academic Editors and members of the Editorial Advisory Board, focusing on appropriate representation
+ Collaborate with Executive Editors of other RUP journals to develop and operationalize portfolio-level strategies to ensure strategic alignment across the Press
+ Monitor key journal metrics and strategic initiatives, with regular reporting to Scientific Editors, Academic Editors, and journal Editorial Board
+ Collaborate across journals in developing and enforcing editorial policies, including journal ethics policies that ensure compliance with international standards (COPE, ICMJE, WAME) for publication ethics and research integrity
+ Monitor emerging research integrity challenges (e.g., AI-generated content, image manipulation, papermill activity) and work collaboratively across journals to implement proactive detection strategies
+ Work collaboratively with Executive Editor, _Life Science Alliance,_ and Editor-in-Chief, _Journal of Human Immunity,_ to transfer manuscripts to those journals, where appropriate
**Community Engagement:**
+ Serve as the public face and ambassador for _JEM_ within the scientific community by leading outreach initiatives, building relationships with stakeholders, representing the journal at events, identifying emerging research trends, soliciting high-quality submissions, and championing the journal's values and mission to enhance its visibility, influence, and reputation in the field
+ Create and implement a plan to enhance and increase journal recruitment efforts through Editor site visits and meetings, and monitor metrics indicating success of manuscript recruitment efforts regularly to ensure strategic goals are met
+ Work with Scientific Editors to use _JEM_ front matter to increase community outreach and engagement and enhance author recruitment, assessing specific strategic goals for front matter and adjusting as needed
+ In conjunction with Communications and Marketing, develop strategies to highlight the journal content and policies and increase article usage
**Operational Management:**
+ Manage day-to-day operations of the journal, including peer review processes and other editorial operations
+ Manage an editorial budget - including travel, meeting sponsorship, board meetings, and editorial support
+ Manage updates related to the manuscript submission and peer review system (eJournalPress), including ongoing training and adherence to best practices
+ Work collaboratively with Director of Publishing Technologies, production department, and preflight department to develop and propagate best practices to ensure fast and accurate production of accepted articles
Qualifications
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
+ Experience as an author with a publication record
+ Minimum of 4 years of journal editorial experience
+ Demonstrated ability to lead editorial teams
+ Experience managing journal strategy at journal- and portfolio-level
+ Proficiency in oral and written communications
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Postdoctoral experience preferred
**Work Location and Travel:**
Rockefeller University Press is located in New York, NY, on the beautiful campus of The Rockefeller University. The Press follows a hybrid work schedule, preferring at least two days a week in person at Press offices. _RUP will consider a fully remote work schedule (with regular travel to Press offices) for the ideal candidate._
The Executive Editor is expected to travel at least 4-5 times per year, including international travel.
The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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USD $110,000.00/Yr.
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USD $130,000.00/Yr.

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. the stuff dreams are made of._**
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Your New Role.**
The **Executive Editor** is A LEADER ON CNN's features management team, executing a creative editorial vision with hands-on enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager who has run reporters and managed writers and editors - someone who understands how to make great things happen across teams and collaborate across a newsroom. The best candidate will have the steely will of an editor-in-chief with the word-by-word focus of a hungry junior editor.
**Your Role Accountabilities.**
+ Lead and inspire teams that create features journalism, including profiles, news, explainers, explorations, investigations, riffs, and work that defies categorization.
+ Oversee stories of all lengths and speeds, ranging from deeply serious to playfully irreverent, including visually led storytelling.
+ Shape and execute editorial strategy with precision, balancing creative vision with hands-on editing.
+ Collaborate across newsroom disciplines - from hard news to visuals to video - to produce cohesive, compelling content.
+ Support reporters from idea to reporting plan to execution, helping shape stories with clarity and purpose.
+ Champion unconventional ideas and help turn them into impactful journalism.
+ Make key editorial decisions, including greenlighting, spiking, and allocating resources.
+ Manage multiple stories and long-term projects simultaneously.
+ Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence.
+ Provide empathetic and direct leadership, mentoring editorial talent and supporting team growth.
**Qualifications & Experience.**
+ Minimum 10 years of editorial experience, with a strong background in features journalism.
+ Proven success managing editorial teams and collaborating across departments.
+ Exceptional editing talent, both hands-on and strategic.
+ Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills.
+ Experience producing profiles, explainers, investigations, and visually led stories.
+ Deep understanding of audience engagement and service journalism.
+ Strength in multitasking and managing complex editorial workflows.
+ Ability to stand strong for a vision in the face of adversity.
+ Empathetic and direct management style, with a commitment to team development.
**Desirable Qualities.**
+ Exceptional story-crafting instincts, with strong opinions about how stories should be told.
+ A working theory on how a profile should be done - and a love of chasing down gossip heard at dinner parties.
+ Ability to turn a wisp of an idea into a fully formed story.
+ A healthy skepticism of press junkets.
+ A belief that no pleasure is a "guilty pleasure" - if it delights, it may deserve a headline; joy is a valid editorial lens.
+ You always take "this is dumb but." as a challenge.
+ Passion for helping audiences learn.
+ Enjoys riffing on ideas and shaping unconventional pitches into real stories.
+ Thrives in collaborative environments and values cross-disciplinary teamwork.
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. the stuff dreams are made of._**
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Your New Role.**
The **Executive Editor** is A LEADER ON CNN's features management team, executing a creative editorial vision with hands-on enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager who has run reporters and managed writers and editors - someone who understands how to make great things happen across teams and collaborate across a newsroom. The best candidate will have the steely will of an editor-in-chief with the word-by-word focus of a hungry junior editor.
**Your Role Accountabilities.**
+ Lead and inspire teams that create features journalism, including profiles, news, explainers, explorations, investigations, riffs, and work that defies categorization.
+ Oversee stories of all lengths and speeds, ranging from deeply serious to playfully irreverent, including visually led storytelling.
+ Shape and execute editorial strategy with precision, balancing creative vision with hands-on editing.
+ Collaborate across newsroom disciplines - from hard news to visuals to video - to produce cohesive, compelling content.
+ Support reporters from idea to reporting plan to execution, helping shape stories with clarity and purpose.
+ Champion unconventional ideas and help turn them into impactful journalism.
+ Make key editorial decisions, including greenlighting, spiking, and allocating resources.
+ Manage multiple stories and long-term projects simultaneously.
+ Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence.
+ Provide empathetic and direct leadership, mentoring editorial talent and supporting team growth.
**Qualifications & Experience.**
+ Minimum 10 years of editorial experience, with a strong background in features journalism.
+ Proven success managing editorial teams and collaborating across departments.
+ Exceptional editing talent, both hands-on and strategic.
+ Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills.
+ Experience producing profiles, explainers, investigations, and visually led stories.
+ Deep understanding of audience engagement and service journalism.
+ Strength in multitasking and managing complex editorial workflows.
+ Ability to stand strong for a vision in the face of adversity.
+ Empathetic and direct management style, with a commitment to team development.
**Desirable Qualities.**
+ Exceptional story-crafting instincts, with strong opinions about how stories should be told.
+ A working theory on how a profile should be done - and a love of chasing down gossip heard at dinner parties.
+ Ability to turn a wisp of an idea into a fully formed story.
+ A healthy skepticism of press junkets.
+ A belief that no pleasure is a "guilty pleasure" - if it delights, it may deserve a headline; joy is a valid editorial lens.
+ You always take "this is dumb but." as a challenge.
+ Passion for helping audiences learn.
+ Enjoys riffing on ideas and shaping unconventional pitches into real stories.
+ Thrives in collaborative environments and values cross-disciplinary teamwork.
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery. the stuff dreams are made of._**
**Who We Are.**
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what's next.
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
**Your New Role.**
The **Executive Editor** is A LEADER ON CNN's features management team, executing a creative editorial vision with hands-on enthusiasm. The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager who has run reporters and managed writers and editors - someone who understands how to make great things happen across teams and collaborate across a newsroom. The best candidate will have the steely will of an editor-in-chief with the word-by-word focus of a hungry junior editor.
**Your Role Accountabilities.**
+ Lead and inspire teams that create features journalism, including profiles, news, explainers, explorations, investigations, riffs, and work that defies categorization.
+ Oversee stories of all lengths and speeds, ranging from deeply serious to playfully irreverent, including visually led storytelling.
+ Shape and execute editorial strategy with precision, balancing creative vision with hands-on editing.
+ Collaborate across newsroom disciplines - from hard news to visuals to video - to produce cohesive, compelling content.
+ Support reporters from idea to reporting plan to execution, helping shape stories with clarity and purpose.
+ Champion unconventional ideas and help turn them into impactful journalism.
+ Make key editorial decisions, including greenlighting, spiking, and allocating resources.
+ Manage multiple stories and long-term projects simultaneously.
+ Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and editorial excellence.
+ Provide empathetic and direct leadership, mentoring editorial talent and supporting team growth.
**Qualifications & Experience.**
+ Minimum 10 years of editorial experience, with a strong background in features journalism.
+ Proven success managing editorial teams and collaborating across departments.
+ Exceptional editing talent, both hands-on and strategic.
+ Strong editorial judgment and decision-making skills.
+ Experience producing profiles, explainers, investigations, and visually led stories.
+ Deep understanding of audience engagement and service journalism.
+ Strength in multitasking and managing complex editorial workflows.
+ Ability to stand strong for a vision in the face of adversity.
+ Empathetic and direct management style, with a commitment to team development.
**Desirable Qualities.**
+ Exceptional story-crafting instincts, with strong opinions about how stories should be told.
+ A working theory on how a profile should be done - and a love of chasing down gossip heard at dinner parties.
+ Ability to turn a wisp of an idea into a fully formed story.
+ A healthy skepticism of press junkets.
+ A belief that no pleasure is a "guilty pleasure" - if it delights, it may deserve a headline; joy is a valid editorial lens.
+ You always take "this is dumb but." as a challenge.
+ Passion for helping audiences learn.
+ Enjoys riffing on ideas and shaping unconventional pitches into real stories.
+ Thrives in collaborative environments and values cross-disciplinary teamwork.
**How We Get Things Done.**
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
**Championing Inclusion at WBD**
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page ( for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.