Associate Editor
Job Description
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TITLE: Associate Editor
Description:
Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, the Associate Editor will support or lead editing on those publications that are assigned by the Editor-in-Chief, primarily for the Vault Comics line of books, and secondarily for the AETHON: Vault line of books (imprints are described below).
Project-level editorial responsibilities will include editorial review and oversight of creative development and execution, team building, internal and external communication, and coordination with other members of the Editorial Department to ensure projects are completed on time and according to the Company’s high standards.
From time to time, the Associate Editor may also be assigned special projects that may sit outside the typical range of the Vault Comics or AETHON: Vault lines of books.
The Associate Editor will spend a significant portion of their time communicating with creative teams to facilitate the development of the best possible publications. As such, clear, focused, and collegial communication skills are of paramount importance for this position.
The Associate Editor will also coordinate with the Design and Production department to facilitate successful team building and talent sourcing, as well as successful design and production outcomes.
The Associate Editor will also coordinate with the Editor-in-Chief and other members of the Editorial Department to support curation and acquisition of titles for the Vault Comics line of books. Alongside other members of the Editorial Department, the Associate Editor will also assist in the creation of critical metadata for publications.
Candidates should have significant prior professional experience editing comics or graphic novels, as well as significant familiarity with the available pool of professional talent working in the comics and graphic novel categories. Preference may be given to candidates with prior success managing or coordinating crowdfunding projects.
The Associate Editor role is a mid-level, full time, salaried, fully remote position, with significant possibility of career advancement. This is an extremely demanding position and only highly motivated candidates should apply.
Applicants for the Associate Editor position may also be considered for Vault’s concurrently open Managing Editor position.
About Vault:
Vault Storyworks is a Missoula, Montana based entertainment company and publisher operating two key brands: Vault Comics and AETHON: Vault.
Vault Comics curates bold new science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories. Purpose-built to create enduring fans, our expansive catalog of more than ninety original titles attracts a diverse and growing fandom. Launching new stories first as comics and graphic novels, Vault has partnered with leading companies to adapt its story properties to film, television, video games, and more. In 2025, Vault launched BIG RIG, a new comic book series and story universe created by Post Malone, developed together with Michael Bay and Brad Fuller’s Platinum Dunes. Following BIG RIG, Vault broke records with its crowdfunding campaign for its graphic novel extension of the New York Times best-selling DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL series, written by Matt Dinniman. In 2024 Vault launched Headshell, a line of graphic novels in collaboration with some of the world’s most iconic recording artists like Metallica, Def Leppard, the Beach Boys, Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz, Redman, Slash, and more. Vault Comics books are distributed through Simon & Schuster. Find out more at: https://www.vaultcomics.com
AETHON: Vault is a new imprint devoted to bringing the biggest independent science fiction and fantasy novels titles to booksellers everywhere.
AETHON: Vault books have sold more than twenty-five million units as ebooks and audiobooks, and are now coming to bookstores for the first time.
AETHON: Vault authors include Actus, Travis Bagwell, K.F. Breene, Jez Cajiao, Jack Campbell, Michael Chatfield, J.M. Clarke, Larry Correia, Joshua Dalzelle, Travis Deverell writing as Shirtaloon, Andrew Givler, Jeffery Haskell, C.J. Thompson, J.R. Matthews, Rick Partlow, Blake Arthur Peele, Douglas E. Richards, Jeremy Robinson, Zogarth, and more.
AETHON: Vault is a partnership between leading ebook and audiobook publisher Aethon Books and acclaimed print publisher Vault.
AETHON: Vault books are distributed through Simon & Schuster. Find out more at: https://aethonbooks.com/aethonvault/
Requirements
EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher.
EXPERIENCE:
- This is a mid-level position. Candidates must have at least (2) years of prior professional experience editing comics or graphic novels, as well as at least three (3) years of prior professional experience managing and organizing creative projects. This experience may be concurrent. Preference may be given to more experienced candidates or candidates with broader editorial experience.
SKILLS:
- High level of proficiency with both Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
- High level of proficiency with editorial review, note giving, note tracking, and creative direction
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with at least one of: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe InDesign
- ADDITIONAL SKILLS — Preference may be given to candidates with the following skills:
- Comic book writing
- Comic book lettering
- Comic book art or coloring
COMPETENCIES
- Sophisticated understanding of formal aspects of and jargon related to comics and graphic novels
- General understanding of printing and print preparation processes
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills, especially written communication
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Enthusiasm for and knowledge of pop culture, including comics, graphic novels, movies, video games, and popular fiction
Details
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Primary reporting to Adrian Wassel, Chief Creative Officer & Editor-in-Chief
- Secondary reporting to Damian Wassel, CEO & Publisher
- Coordination with EVP of Design & Production
HOURS:
- Full time working hours (no minimum time in seat or specific working hours required)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $60,000 per year, or higher, based on qualifications and experience, with the possibility of performance based bonuses
- Bi-weekly payment schedule
- Health and dental benefits
- Unlimited PTO
START DATE:
- As early as possible.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Editorial review, notes, and associated communication on assigned publications (45%)
- Schedule and project management coordination with Editorial and other departments (15%)
- Creative team building and talent sourcing (10%)
- Catalog curation and acquisition (10%)
- Coordination with Design & Production Department (10%)
- Assisting with metadata creation, data entry, and data maintenance (5%)
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Other sales & marketing duties as may be determined from time to time by the Editor-in-Chief or CEO (5%)
Featured Benefits
Medical insurance, Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave
Additional Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Working in a remote setting
- Can start immediately
- Authorized to work in the United States
- No need for visa sponsorship