Global Licensing Editor / Project Manager - National Geographic

Full Time Job
Job Summary:

Lead pub plan creation of 15-20 titles or content pools per year for an ongoing franchise, manage approvals of branded content from international partners and oversee the licensed publishing program for National Geographic Kids, approving original and pick up content for Disney international partners. Liaise between Nat Geo Kids, Disney, and Licensing partners to coordinate development of future products and growth of footprint in international markets.

Responsibilities:

Titles/pools/guidelines
• Review and Approve 10 products weekly from international partners
• Strategize development and growth of content pools, manage creation, assign staff and oversee schedules
• Liaise with foreign licensees and Disney licensing task force to align strategy and focus for international growth
• Create and manage materials for licensed partners including tool kits and style guides
• Engage in rights research for both text and photo
• Brainstorm new stories, series, concepts, themes, and formats as needed
• Hire writers and contribute to building up high-quality writer pool as needed
• Edit books that target a variety of ages
• Review all global and vertical book titles and covers created for your program or franchise
• Attend brand meetings for editorial and art reviews as needed
• Attend production meetings and additional team meetings as needed

Pub Planning
• Partner with editorial director to brainstorm global pub plans across licensees and within Disney Book Group
• Prepare P&Ls, create ISBNs, write fact sheets and metadata, and attend acquisitions for necessary vertical titles
• Plan for quarterly solicitations
• Work with managing editor, editorial director, licensing, and global operations to confirm book titles
• Prepare presentations for Bologna/London and franchise meetings
• Present pub plans as necessary internally and externally

Pub Planning/OPA
• Review, approve, and/or comment on online pub planning for your film program or franchise
• Review, approve, and/or comment on North America titles, covers, and/or marketing/sales information in OPA for your film program or franchise
• Manage the review of Global titles, covers, and/or marketing/sales information in OPA for your film program or franchise

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 6-7 years experience in children's publishing
• Exceptional skills in editing children's books
• Understanding of copyediting skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, manage resources across multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines
• Highly motivated, productive, and detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of publishing process and formats required
• Basic Knowledge of InDesign a plus
• Familiarity with National Geographic, nonfiction publishing, and licensed publishing a plus

Required Education

• Bachelor of Arts /Bachelor of Sciences

Additional Information:

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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About Disney Publishing Worldwide:

Disney Publishing Worldwide helps bring our Company's stories and characters to life through innovative and engaging physical products and digital experiences across more than 100 categories, from toys and t-shirts, to apps, books and console games.The business is home to world-class teams of app and game developers, licensing and retail experts, a leading retail business (Disney Store), artists and storytellers, and technologists who inspire imaginations and bring the magic of Disney into the daily lives of families and fans around the world.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Publishing Worldwide, which is part of a business segment we call Disney Publishing Worldwide.

Disney Publishing Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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