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Executive Editor - Children & Young Adult Area

On-site in Barcelona·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Grupo Planeta

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Barcelona
English: Required
Other languages: Catalan
Experience: 3+ years

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Skills

Editorial

This job advert was originally written in Catalan.

The role

At Grupo Planeta we are looking for a Children and Young Adult Editor to join our editorial department for the following Animallibres and Algar imprints.

MISSION
Lead the children and young adult editorial project for Algar (Spanish) and Animallibres (Catalan), ensuring the publication of high-quality works that align with commercial objectives and the target audience.

What you'll do

Take responsibility for assigned and own editorial projects.
Follow-up with authors and agencies (national and international), as well as managing relationships with them.
Preparation and negotiation of contracting offers.
Economic control of editorial projects.
Drafting of briefings for design, marketing, and communication, and following up on them.
Management of originals and reading reports.
Manage the relationship with authors, illustrators, and other collaborators, maintaining continuous feedback with the rest of the company's teams.
Calendar control.
Trend monitoring.
Ability to detect opportunities in terms of both commerciality and quality.
Attendance at events and presentations.
Attendance at fairs.

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Requirements

Education: preferably Catalan or Hispanic Philology, Humanities, Communication, Art History.
A postgraduate degree in Editing will be valued.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Editor contracting authors.
Experience in the children and young adult sector.
Native Catalan or high level (C1).
High level of English is essential, and other languages will be valued (especially French and/or German).
Autonomy, social skills, enthusiasm, order, emotional intelligence, creativity.
Ability to work simultaneously on various projects.
Ability to work in a team and delegate.

Hiring process

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, do not hesitate to submit your application.

About Grupo Planeta

Grupo Planeta is a major Spanish media and publishing conglomerate headquartered in Barcelona. It operates across publishing, education, audiovisual production, and communication, and is one of the largest Spanish-language publishing groups in the world. The group includes well-known imprints such as Editorial Planeta, Espasa, and Ariel, and also owns a network of higher education institutions, including UNIE Universidad, EAE Business School, and the International University of Valencia (VIU). With a workforce of several thousand employees, Grupo Planeta is a significant player in the Spanish-speaking media and education landscape.

In Spain, Grupo Planeta has a strong presence in Barcelona and Madrid, with additional operations in Valencia and other cities. Its education division is a major employer of academic staff, offering roles for university lecturers, program directors, and administrative and commercial positions across its various schools and universities. For international professionals, the group offers opportunities in teaching, academic management, and corporate functions, with some roles requiring multilingual skills, particularly in French and English. The company's culture is rooted in Spanish business traditions, and it provides a stable, established work environment within the media and education sectors.

Industry: Media & Publishing
Founded: 1949
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain
In Spain: Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia
Website: planeta.es

Good to know if you are moving

Grupo Planeta is headquartered in Barcelona, a major European hub with a large international community and excellent connectivity.
The group's education division hires university lecturers and academic staff, often requiring a PhD or equivalent, and offers opportunities for international academics to teach in Spanish or English.
Some commercial and administrative roles require multilingual skills, particularly French and English, which can be an advantage for international candidates.
The company operates several universities and business schools, including EAE Business School and UNIE, which have a diverse student body and international programs.
Spain's job market for academic roles often values Spanish language proficiency, but some positions, especially in business schools, may be open to English-speaking professionals.

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About the company & team

We are Spain's leading editorial and communications group, family-owned, that leads a broad offering serving culture, education, information and audiovisual entertainment, with a presence in more than 20 countries, connecting with 25 million people every day. All Grupo Planeta professionals and companies share principles based on people, ethics, quality and excellence at work.

Additional information

Grupo Planeta offers equal opportunities. We are committed to treating all applications equally based on their skills, achievements, and experience, regardless of race, nationality, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

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