Description

Join the Amazon Books Editorial team and help customers discover great books. The Books Editorial publishes the Amazon Book Review, selects the Best Books of the Month and the Best Books of the Year (So Far) and The Best Books of the Year, works closely with authors and publishers to highlight their books to customers, and works across Amazon teams.

This editor position will be responsible for reading and reviewing for the Best Books program, writing regular posts for the Amazon Book Review, interviewing authors, and working to ensure that customers learn about great books. As part of the team, they will help develop strategic initiatives and regularly engage with the publishing industry as a spokesperson and representative of Amazon.

In particular, this editor will have a deep knowledge, expertise, and passion for identifying, reading, and writing about Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA, and Children's books.

This role requires a passion for reading, books and celebrating the authors and the written word as well as strong writing skills, attention to detail, thinking big, bias for action, spokesperson experience, and strategic thinking.

Key job responsibilities

• Evaluate and select works across Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense

• Develop content strategy and oversee publication of the Amazon Book Review

• Monitor market trends and emerging sub-genres

• Create engaging content for digital and social experiences

• Collaborate with marketing team on promotion strategies

• Maintain relationships with publishers and literary agents

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in the publishing industry

• Significant content strategy experience

• Extensive knowledge of MTS, including classical works and contemporary trends

• Exceptional writing and editorial skills

• Demonstrated analytical and trend forecasting abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Social media expertise

• Experience creating content for literary audiences

• Understanding of online fan communities and engagement strategies

• Content creation skills (video, graphics, writing)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $178,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.