CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Insight Editions seeks a Graphic Designer to assist in designing our books, stationery, and various other consumer products from research and concept to design and production. Our publishing program includes titles from many of the world’s largest brands and pop-culture staples, from Harry Potter to DC Comics to Disney.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who has experience in book design, has a love for pop-culture, and wants to learn about the creative process in a highly successful publishing and entertainment company alongside a passionate, creative team. This position reports to the Art Director.

Primary Responsibility: Design and layout of books and stationery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a design related field.
• 3-4 years of four-color trade book layout and design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be adaptable and flexible with an ability to multitask, and a strong attention to detail.
• Illustration skill is a plus.
• Experience with 3D rendering software is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Design, layout, and production of book covers and interiors.
• Design of various other products like candles, stationery, and greeting cards.
• Moodboards, market research, and color proofing.
• Sales materials development such as creating mock covers and spreads, trimming and assembling materials for book fairs.

This is a full-time position, either remote or based in our San Rafael, California office. 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.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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, mind, body, spirit, wellness, food and drink, and children’s books, as well as a division creating limited editions, collectors’ editions, and luxury popular culture products.

We are seeking a Marketing & Publicity Manager to oversee the development, planning, and execution of campaigns for titles published under the Weldon Owen, W-O Kids, Insight Studio, and Mandala Earth imprints while also developing and executing all aspects of in-depth, creative trade and consumer publicity campaigns for major brands and individual titles.

Weldon Owen’s food and drink list boasts a highly influential Michelin Star-winning chefs, James Beard-winning food writers, and culinary trendsetters. Our food and drink team have a passion for brining under-represented cuisine from around the world to our readers and for those who share the same goal of publishing eco-friendly and vegan cookbooks in a meaningful way to support sustainable living and promote conscious eating habits.

Additionally, Weldon Owen has an extensive licensed and entertainment publishing program with a range of brands including The White Lotus, Downton Abbey, Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, the Muppets, Peanuts, Disney, the Grateful Dead, and Williams Sonoma.

The Marketing & Publicity Manager will mentor two direct reports, a Marketing Associate and an Associate Publicist, and be hands-on executing their own list of individual publicity campaigns for lead titles, top-tier brands, and influential authors as well as spearheading Insight Editions’ presence at trade, consumer, and fan conventions.

Responsibilities include:

• Become the go-to contact for specific licensed brands and publishing categories internally with editors, publishers, sales, and other departments and externally with licensors, brand owners, authors, agents, and creators.
• Work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing & Publicity to establish year-long initiatives across new releases, recent on-sales, and backlist titles falling under the same brand or category.
• Lead effective and efficient weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly meetings with brands and licensors including setting agendas, organizing distribution of post-meeting notes, and overseeing internal follow up.
• Seek out third party partnership opportunities with civic groups, foundations, educational institutes, and corporations related to Weldon Owen’s publishing categories for potential speaking events, cross promotions, bulk sales, and more.
• Develop D2C and Lead/Gen initiatives in every campaign to better connect with consumers.
• As title publicist, develop, plan, and execute publicity campaigns for lead titles and high-priority partners including booking national and local media, developing relationships with top podcasts within the Weldon Owen publishing categories, and organizing author events.
• Contribute publicity perspective at key internal and external meetings with editors, sales, authors, agents, brand representatives, and licensors.
• Maintain established and develop new relationships with national and local media, booksellers, librarians, and social bold-faced names in categories Weldon Owen publishes.
• Oversee the publicity-side of consumer conventions (San Diego Comic Con, Emerald City Comic Con, Evo) and trade shows (Children’s Institute, ALA, fall regional trade shows).
• Create dynamic author events for new releases and key backlist authors.
• Mentor two direct reports: a Marketing Associate and Associate Publicist each working on a full list of titles under the Weldon Owen publishing group.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of marketing and/or publicity experience on the entertainment, lifestyle, popular culture, illustrated nonfiction side of book publishing. Publicity-focused candidates will take priority.
• A “think out of the box” approach to book publicity and modern media outlets.
• A genuine love for and interest in the culinary world, popular culture, fandoms, gaming, and knowledge of or curiosity in finding new ways to bring our list to those fans.

Applications will not be considered without cover letter expressing what your experience can bring to this position. Including information in your cover letter detailing your interests in food publishing, popular culture, and the media outlets that cover them is most welcome. Links or attachments outlining successful and innovative campaigns you have developed and executed 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. Office space can be provided for candidates local to those area. Hiring manager resides in New York, New York. 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 $70,000.

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.

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 Marketing Associate, 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.

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.
• Create digital graphics and video assets adhering to corporate or licensor/brand style guides and templates.
• Brainstorm with title marketers and director each season on social media advertising; plan, execute, and optimize paid campaigns across Insight Editions’ social platforms.
• Confirm social media campaigns with platforms; update marketing plans and internal systems with details to inform sales reps; track deadlines and submit graphics to platforms after approvals; and process invoices.
• 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 email marketing with an equal focus on sales and lead/gen initiatives to grow consumer outreach.
• Support e-commerce ad initiatives by exploring paid social media advertising opportunities to drive website traffic and sales.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of work in 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 Portland, Oregpn. 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 $50,000.

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.

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