Elana Cohen – Editor

• Manage vertical and global title list of over 50 millennial and Young Adult female-geared fiction titles per year
• Build multi-tiered, multi-year content strategy plans tied to specific franchises and key media tie-in opportunities, with intent to deliver targeted content across diverse female audiences
• Oversee all aspects of editorial process and development, from concepting the adaptation and expansion of Disney IP through acquisition and execution of titles
• Supervise all licensed content for multiple franchises, collaborate with third parties on customizing plans to accord with unique needs
• Direct select group of Associate and Assistant Editors on executing content vision
• Present key titles, new acquisitions, and overarching fiction publishing plans at 8-10 company-wide sales meetings and global conferences per year
• Coordinate and liaison among Studio, art, design, and production departments to ensure smooth and efficient workflow

• Acquired, edited, and project managed 25 nonfiction and fiction titles per year while supporting an Executive Editor in a range of editorial and administrative duties for additional 40 titles per year
• Formulated sales predictions and run profit/loss statements for each title acquired
• Negotiated acquisition deals and contract terms with literary agents
• Built, managed, and maintained strong interpersonal relationships with authors and literary agents
• Conducted targeted research to identify market trends/ pursue new projects to fill gaps within product lines
• Developed innovative consumer marketing strategies for digital-first editorial line with publisher

• Provided editorial and administrative support to an Executive Editor and an Editor-at-Large, managing more than 60 books per year across three imprints
• Evaluated manuscript submissions for publication consideration
• Co-edited 40 titles per year and wrote accompanying editorial letters