Job Title: Editor, Audiobooks – Brazil & Portugal

Client Location: REMOTE

Starting: 09/28/2026

Pay Comments: W2, Benefits and 401k matching

Minimum Pay (per hour): 45.00

Maximum Pay (per hour): 51.00

Firm, non-negotiable: No

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 1 year assignment

Job Description:

Our media client is growing their world-class Books editorial team and are looking for an individual who can connect amazing stories with the right moods, moments, and genres to listeners who will love them.

We are seeking an Editor, Books – Brazil & Portugal (Contractor) to join our Books team. In this role, you will take ownership of curation for storefronts across Brazil and Portugal, acting as an all-genre specialist with a deep understanding of what listeners need across every category. You'll curate and manage high-priority editorial programs, write culturally resonant copy, and develop publisher relationships across your markets. This is a unique opportunity to help launch and shape our books experience in LATAM and beyond.

The right candidate has a solid grounding in books editorial and/or bookselling, hands-on experience with digital content, and a deep understanding of the publishing industry with a genuine passion for all things books. You'll be fluent in Portuguese and English (Spanish is a plus), with a thorough knowledge of the cultures and publishing landscapes of your markets. You'll be organized, a strong communicator, and eager to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment alongside a variety of teams and partners.

What You'll Do:

Develop and contribute to editorial strategy for books across Brazil.
Take full ownership of the Audiobooks Browse experience for your market, acting as an all-genre specialist with a comprehensive understanding of what listeners need across every category.
Support, curate, and manage a tight, high-priority set of editorial programs across your market.
Write copy, review, and tag content for both forward-facing editorial programs and internal communications.
Collaborate with and maintain publisher relationships for Portuguese-language content, in collaboration with the LATAM editorial lead and Associate Director.
Assess publisher-suggested titles for editorial and wider Books cross-functional activities and propose additional editorial-led promotions grounded in cultural awareness and trendspotting.
Collaborate closely with the wider Editorial team to align on regional editorial strategy and share cross-market insights.
Use research, cultural insights, and data analytics to continually enhance the editorial lens for our books platform.
Work and collaborate with regional cross-functional teams when feasible to highlight and champion books.

What You'll Bring:

3–5 years of experience editing, curating, or merchandising content at a digital-first platform, a publishing house, or a major books retailer.
Fluency in Portuguese, with strong English communication skills and the ability to collaborate with global teams.
An understanding of the publishing landscapes in Brazil, and a passion for connecting listeners with great content.
An ability to balance commercial recommendations with diverse, representative programming.
A keen sense of what makes titles appropriate for different situations, and an ability to quickly identify authors, series, and titles to recommend.
Comfort using both quantitative and qualitative data to inform editorial decisions.
Experience building and implementing diverse recommendations that reflect a broad range of cultures, people, and perspectives.
A passion for the evolution of audio and enthusiasm for spoken word content.

Other Requirements:

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45.00 to $51.00. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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