Children's Author Jobs
Children's Author jobs are open across traditional publishing, educational publishing, digital media, and entertainment, from debut picture-book writers to established middle-grade and young-adult novelists, with specializations in illustrated fiction, early readers, and nonfiction for young audiences. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
Make an impact. Build a career.
At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.
That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.
Find your place at Pace®
Join us as a Regulatory Analyst, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.
This position is primarily responsible for the transformation of data to be used for the safe transport of materials and goods both domestically and internationally.
Compensation
- Compensation: $25.00 - 27.00 per hour
What you’ll do
- Authors Safety Data Sheets in compliance with domestic and global regulations.
- Completes and processes various types of standard regulatory forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
- Provides data management and analysis of raw materials.
- Completes general hazard communication and reviews regulatory information for accuracy.
- Works in computer applications and systems related to the work:
- Excel
- Teams
- Lisam/ExESS
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field such as chemistry, biology or related discipline.
- 3+ years of chemical regulatory experience, required
- 3+ years of SDS authoring experience, required
- U.S. regulatory knowledge such as TSCA, VOCs, and Prop 65
- Strong understanding of GHS and chemical regulatory compliance, required
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good database management skills, including attention to detail.
- Computer applications and systems related to the work.
- Principles and practices for serving as an effective project team member
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.
Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
INTRODUCTION
Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives.
Make an impact. Build a career.
At Pace®, everything we do is built upon an unwavering commitment to making the world a safer, healthier place. We continually work to develop innovative practices that drive sustainability and empower our partners with accurate, quality data at every critical moment and milestone.
That’s why we need you — your curiosity, your talents, and your drive — to help us advance this important work, and your career.
Find your place at Pace®
Join us as a Regulatory Analyst, where you’ll put your love of science to work in the Scientific Insourcing Solutions division. You’ll receive all the training you need to successfully take on your new role and grow an exciting laboratory sciences career at Pace®.
This position is primarily responsible for the transformation of data to be used for the safe transport of materials and goods both domestically and internationally.
Compensation
- Compensation: $25.00 - 27.00 per hour
What you’ll do
- Authors Safety Data Sheets in compliance with domestic and global regulations.
- Completes and processes various types of standard regulatory forms, documents, databases, and related materials and information.
- Provides data management and analysis of raw materials.
- Completes general hazard communication and reviews regulatory information for accuracy.
- Works in computer applications and systems related to the work:
- Excel
- Teams
- Lisam/ExESS
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Promotes and supports the overall mission of Pace Analytical by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with customers and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a technical field such as chemistry, biology or related discipline.
- 3+ years of chemical regulatory experience, required
- 3+ years of SDS authoring experience, required
- U.S. regulatory knowledge such as TSCA, VOCs, and Prop 65
- Strong understanding of GHS and chemical regulatory compliance, required
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good database management skills, including attention to detail.
- Computer applications and systems related to the work.
- Principles and practices for serving as an effective project team member
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
Find Your Place at Pace - We need you - your curiosity, your talents, and your drive - to help us advance this important work.
Benefits
When you join Pace®, you commit to work that makes a positive impact on our communities and our world. We commit to supporting you with benefits and perks that make a positive impact on your life. Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes competitive salaries, medical, dental vision, 401K retirement savings plan (100% vested immediately in the employer match), life, disability and voluntary benefits, paid time off for holiday, sick and vacation days, HSA, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance program, parental leave, optional legal coverage and ID theft.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pace® provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, creed, color, religion, genetics, protected veteran status, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Who's Hiring
- Pace Analytical Services10
- UWorld4
- Pace Labs3
- Lockheed Martin2
- BAT1
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Marketing & Advertising
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in Children's author jobs.
- Published writing samples or a portfolio of completed manuscripts for children
- Experience writing for a specific age group such as picture book or middle grade
- Ability to meet editorial deadlines and complete revision rounds on schedule
- Familiarity with children's publishing industry standards, submission formats, and style guides
- Collaboration skills for working with illustrators, editors, and educational curriculum teams
- Bachelor's degree in creative writing, English, education, or a related field preferred
Tips for Your Children's Author Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to age group
Publishers and educational publishers hire for specific age ranges, so organize writing samples by category: board books, picture books, middle grade, or young adult. Submitting a portfolio mismatched to the job's target audience is one of the fastest ways to get passed over.
Highlight prior publication credits specifically
List every published title, anthology contribution, or educational work by name, publisher, and year. Hiring editors and packagers want verifiable credits, not vague mentions of 'published work.' Self-published titles count when sales or reader data support them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists children's author openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the publisher's recent catalog first
Before applying, read three to five recent titles from that publisher or imprint so your cover letter names specific books and explains how your voice fits their list. Generic cover letters are common at this level and are easy for acquisitions staff to spot.
Prepare a story pitch alongside your writing sample
Many children's author roles, especially in work-for-hire and educational publishing, ask candidates to pitch one original concept during the interview. Have a one-paragraph premise ready that shows character, conflict, and age-appropriate language before your first call.
Negotiate rights and revision rounds, not just pay
When reviewing an offer, ask explicitly about revision round limits, rights reversion clauses, and whether illustrations are your responsibility or the publisher's. These contract terms affect your workload and long-term ownership more than the advance amount alone.
Children's Author Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most children's authors?
The companies hiring the most children's authors right now include Pace Analytical Services, UWorld, and Pace Labs, with the largest share of openings in Maryland, Texas, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Educational publishers and digital learning platforms account for a significant portion of active postings.
How many children's author jobs are remote?
About 73% of children's author openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how writing and revision work naturally lends itself to independent, location-flexible arrangements. Work-for-hire roles for educational publishers and digital content studios are the most likely to be fully remote, while in-house staff writer positions at larger publishers more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a children's author?
Start by reading widely across the age group you want to write for, then complete one full manuscript before applying anywhere. Join a critique group focused on children's literature to get feedback from peers and publishing professionals. Submit to smaller publishers, educational packagers, or anthologies to build credits, and study submission guidelines carefully because children's publishing has specific formatting expectations that differ from adult fiction.
Can you get hired as a children's author with little experience?
Yes, entry-level and work-for-hire children's author roles are real and actively posted, particularly at educational publishers producing reading curriculum, test-prep content, and leveled readers. These positions prioritize your ability to write clearly at a target reading level over a long publication history. A strong writing sample matched to the publisher's style and an understanding of Lexile or guided reading levels can outweigh a thin credits list.
What does the children's author interview process look like?
Most children's author interviews begin with a portfolio or writing sample review, followed by a phone or video screen with an editor or hiring manager. A short writing exercise is common at the next stage, often asking you to revise a sample passage or draft a brief scene to a specific word count and reading level. Final rounds typically involve a conversation about your creative process, familiarity with the publisher's catalog, and how you approach editorial feedback.
Where can I find and apply to children's author jobs?
You can find and apply to children's author jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from publishers, educational companies, and digital media studios across the United States. Find roles that match your age group, genre, or experience level and apply directly to each listing.
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