Studio Head / Acquisitions Editor

Epic • Full-time • Remote (Remote from California, United States) • $80,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Epic is looking for a Studio Head / Acquisitions Editor to lead a new imprint within their Epic Originals content team, focusing on driving editorial and commercial strategies for children's content.

Responsibilities: Oversee the creative and business direction for a new imprint, define acquisition strategy, manage budgets, deliver ebooks annually, and develop a pipeline for long-term content.

Skills: 7-10+ years in acquisitions editing, strong commercial instincts, editorial judgment, and ability to work with financial data and budgets.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, with preferred experience at a major publishing house and established relationships in the industry.

Location: San Jose preferred; open to remote

Compensation: $80000 - $80000 / Annually

About Us

Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids, trusted by millions of children, families, and educators around the world. With a vast library of high-quality books and learning resources, Epic empowers kids to explore their interests, build literacy skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. As we look to the future, Epic is reimagining what reading can be—more personalized, more interactive, and more accessible than ever before. By combining technology, storytelling, and education, we are shaping the next generation of readers.

Position Summary

Epic is seeking a visionaryStudio Head / Acquisitions Editorto lead a new imprint within our Epic Originals content team. This role is ideal for a strategic, entrepreneurial publishing leader who is excited to build a publishing program from the ground up and take ownership of both creative and business outcomes.

In this role, you will drive the editorial and commercial strategy for the imprint, acquire standout children’s content, and develop a slate of ebooks with strong potential to grow into long-term series or franchises. While editing experience is valuable, this position is best suited for a business-minded leader who thrives in building, scaling, and refining a content portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the creative and business owner for a new Epic Originals imprint
Define and drive the long-term vision, acquisition strategy, and publishing roadmap
Build, manage, and track budgets in partnership with the VP of Content and Finance
Deliver10–20 ebooks annually, providing regular milestone updates to the executive team
Create and present compelling pitches to Epic’s print publishing partner,Andrews McMeel
Leverage Epic platform trends and performance data to guide acquisition decisions
Develop a multi-year pipeline of acquisitions with strong growth potential
Identify content that is creatively strong and scalable into series or franchises
Proactively source top creative talent through trade shows, author events, and market research

Qualifications

7–10+ years of experience as an acquisitions editor or in a similar publishing role
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent professional experience
Prior experience at a major publishing house strongly preferred
Strong commercial instincts and editorial judgment
Editing experience is a plus
Comfortable working with basic financial spreadsheets and budget management
Comfortable reviewing performance data to monitor ebook success
Flexible and experienced across multiple children’s genres
Established relationships with authors and literary agents