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Title: Associate Editor Location: New York United States Job Description: Tor Publishing Group is seeking an associate editor to join the Bramble team. Working closely with a Senior Editor, this role will acquire or co-acquire and edit primarily romance titles for the Bramble list. Key responsibilities include acquisitions, editorial development of manuscripts, maintaining strong relationships with authors and agents, and working with production, design, marketing, publicity, and other departments to shepherd titles to publication. What You'll Do: - Build and maintain relationships with literary agents to solicit submissions, read and evaluate manuscripts, and meet with prospective authors to discuss editorial and strategic vision - Present books for potential acquisition to editorial directors and acquisition board, along with analysis of competitive or comparable titles, projected sales figures, and profit and loss statements - Negotiate major terms for potential acquisitions with agents and rights contacts, including advance, delivery dates, payout schedule, territories, subsidiary rights, and option language - Develop a successful and profitable list of titles, with primary responsibility for about 5-8 titles per year - Assist Senior Editor with select acquired or co-acquired titles, taking responsibility for editorial feedback and coordinating transmittal and production process; oversee certain backlist titles, reissues, and reprints - Write copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that effectively positions each title for internal sales, marketing, and publicity teams as well as consumers - Present titles at internal meetings such as launch three times a year - Prepare cover memos and discuss cover strategy with art department and editorial leadership; communicate jacket directions to author and agent and negotiate feedback between author/agent and art/publisher teams - Solicit advance quotes from other authors, booksellers, and tastemakers to help position books and enhance sales potential - Respond in timely fashion to author and agent queries and help facilitate communication and collaboration between author and internal teams What You'll Bring: - Strong communication skills and ability to handle external-facing professional relationships with tact and diplomacy - Ability to work with other publishing departments-including sales, marketing, publicity, rights teams, finance, production, and art-and an understanding of what they need to do their jobs effectively - Strong writing skills for internal- and external-facing materials and copy to help position and convey the selling points of a given book - Effective presentation skills for both smaller team meetings and large seasonal meetings - Independent time management and organizational acumen - Ability to scout and evaluate competitive books in the marketplace, market awareness within romance genre spaces, and strategic sensibility for making acquisitions and positioning decisions to help each book reach its sales potential - 3+ years of experience in editorial, including some acquisition experience - Experience with line and developmental editing, project managing frontlist fiction, and working closely with authors/agents with an eye to author care - Background knowledge of the publishing industry, including an understanding of the timelines and deliverables needed to publish books successfully - Bachelor's degree in any area OR equivalent work experience in a relevant field The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $65,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Title: Sales Manager, Special Markets (Premium/Corporate) Location: New York United States Job Description: Macmillan is seeking a driven and motivated Manager in the Special Markets department to manage and expand new business within the Premium/Corporate sales channel. This role reports to the Associate Director of Sales and focuses on achieving and exceeding annual sales goals for Macmillan's wholly-owned and client publisher trade titles. Key responsibilities include managing accounts within the Premium/Corporate territory, creating seasonal sales presentations, and identifying new business opportunities to drive growth. We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively both internally and externally. If you are a motivated salesperson looking to grow in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do: - Maximize Macmillan sales performance across the Premium and Corporate channels. - Work closely with the Associate Director to set achievable growth targets and maintain a strategic focus on annual sales goals. - Manage the monthly/seasonal sales of all Macmillan wholly-owned and Distribution Client titles to the Premium/Corporate account base. - Develop strong existing and initiate new relationships with buyers, regularly monitoring trends and targeting new business opportunities. - Create targeted pitches and seasonal presentations, meeting regularly with accounts to present appropriate trade adult and children's titles. - Maintain a close working relationship with all accounts in the Premium/Corporate territory, developing partnerships and opening new accounts. - Responsible for the monthly Premium/Corporate sales report and channel updates. - Review sales performance regularly with the supervisor, prioritizing annual targets. - Handle order processing and trafficking, coordinating closely with the Customer Service team. - Provide weekly title estimates for future trade and distribution titles. - Communicate and participate in regular launch, sales, and marketing meetings. - Provide regular account feedback to publishers, marketing/sales, and the Supply Chain department. What You'll Bring: - Proven ability to grow key accounts, focus on achieving sales goals, and a proactive approach to identifying new business and development opportunities. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, skilled as a presenter, and the ability to form strong customer relationships. - Strong ability to prioritize and project manage, handling urgent tasks and longer-term plans concurrently. - Adept in problem-solving and project management. - Excellent time management skills and meticulous attention to detail. - Self-starter attitude, strongly results-driven, comfortable collaborating as part of a team, and working independently. - Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, with knowledge of Google Suite. - 2-4 years Special Market sales experience, Premium / Corporate preferred. - Bachelor's Degree The salary range for this role is $70,000-$76,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Title: Senior AI Engineer Location: New York United States Job Description: Macmillan is one of the Big 5 Publishers with mission-critical systems running royalties, distribution, and the supply chain that books move through from manuscript to consumer. Those systems cannot be turned off. They also cannot stay as they are. The organization has committed to a multi-year modernization of its core technology platforms, the build of a Publishing Operating System that enables imprints to operate more efficiently, and the productionization of AI capabilities across the publishing lifecycle. This is a rare opportunity to help redefine the technology foundation of a global publishing company in the AI era. This is a role for someone who has built and shipped AI-powered products at scale and now wants to shape the technical future of an industry that is being fundamentally transformed by AI. THE ROLE As a Senior AI Engineer (Full-Stack / Applications), you will design, build, and operate production-grade, cloud-native applications with AI at their core. This role sits at the intersection of strong software engineering and deep AI expertise, with a focus on turning state-of-the-art AI capabilities into robust, scalable, and high-quality user-facing products. This role prioritizes deep AI knowledge alongside strong software engineering skills to ensure an effective utilization of AI capabilities in production systems. You will work across the full lifecycle of AI-powered systems: from evaluating and optimizing models, to integrating them into end-to-end applications, to deploying, monitoring, and iterating on them in production. Candidates may bring deeper expertise in either application development or applied AI, and we value engineers who are excited to collaborate and grow across disciplines. We do not expect candidates to match every technology or qualification listed below. Strong candidates will bring deep expertise in some areas alongside curiosity, adaptability, and strong collaboration skills. In this role you will be flexibly assigned to short-term PoC projects, mid-term rapid MVP projects and long-term product development, based on your skills, interests, and company priorities. Our current and future tech-stack: Google Cloud, AWS, Firebase, Python, Typescript, Django, Terraform, Github, Cloud Firestore, EventArc, PubSub, GCIP, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions v2, React, BigQuery, Github Actions, commercial AI services, Open Source AI Models, Langfuse, Snowflake, PostgreSQL. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING - Own AI-powered features end-to-end, from scoping, design and requirements engineering to feature evaluation, deployment and operation. - Design, build and maintain cloud-native, event-driven AI applications across the full stack. - Evaluate, integrate, and optimize AI models for production use, balancing quality, latency, reliability and cost. - Collaborate effectively with cross-functional team members, including non-technical stakeholders, to refine requirements and align technical solutions with business objectives. - Build and maintain robust AI inference, evaluation, and monitoring pipelines. - Develop and implement robust, automated AI application evaluation frameworks. - Analyze AI application performance data and experiments, using insights for data-driven improvements. - Operate and improve production systems, taking ownership of reliability, quality, and technical debt. - Stay current with AI advancements and share knowledge to upskill the team. - Plan, track, and break down work effectively in an agile team. - Provide technical leadership, drive design reviews, write ADRs and contribute to hiring and onboarding. - Participate in on-call rotations, incident response and post-mortems for AI-powered systems and help define SLOs and error budgets. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR - Pragmatic, result-oriented analytical problem solving skills that can overcome ambiguity. - Friendly, concise, audience-oriented communication in written and spoken form (English) with effective asynchronous communication. - Self-organized, purpose-driven individual that likes to collaborate with and enable their team. - A T-shaped engineer with strong general software engineering and AI skills, paired with deep expertise in at least one area: - Frontend: Advanced experience with React and TS, building high-quality, user-facing apps. - Backend: Deep experience designing and operating scalable, event-driven Python systems in cloud-native environments. - AI: In-depth knowledge of frontier AI models, evaluation, integration into AI-powered product features, and production best practices. - Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience with current AI model internals. - Proven experience with AI model deployment & utilization strategies, evaluation methodologies, and monitoring frameworks in production environments. - Proven experience owning features end-to-end, from technical design to production. - Strong understanding of how to integrate AI into production systems, including the challenges of non-deterministic behavior. - Solid understanding and practical application of MLOps and LLMOps best practices for AI applications. - Familiarity and hands-on experience with major AI service providers and their offerings. - Working knowledge of fine-tuning methods and their appropriate application. - Strong software engineering skills with the ability to bridge AI research/concepts and robust, production-ready engineering implementations. - Experience breaking down complex AI objectives into requirements & actionable tasks. - Experience leveraging and refining agile practices and processes within an AI/ML team context, including effective requirements, design, and code reviews. - Proven experience in quickly assessing and adopting new technologies & frameworks. - Able to implement Clean Architecture & Onion Architecture principles. - Experience building and operating cloud-native systems, ideally on Google Cloud / Firebase with solid DevOps and MLOps fundamentals, including CI/CD, observability, and Infrastructure as Code. - Working knowledge of AI safety and security. - Solid testing discipline across the stack. - Mentorship and technical-leadership experience: growing other engineers, leading design reviews, and influencing technical direction across teams. - Working knowledge of AI safety and security: OWASP Top 10 for LLMs, prompt injection, data exfiltration risks, content moderation, and PII / GDPR handling. - Solid testing discipline across the stack - unit, integration, and contract tests for both deterministic code and AI components. - Experience operating production systems on-call WHAT WE'D LOVE TO SEE - Experience in the publishing or media industry - Experience with our entire TechStack - Experience with MLOps on Vertex AI & Weights and Biases - Experience in applied research - Experience applying & implementing SRE methodologies - Advanced understanding of ML, LLMs and trends in the AI market - Specialized, deep expertise in a relevant area. The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Title: Operations, Planning and Administration Manager Location: New York United States Job Description: The Sales Operations Manager plays a central role in supporting national account strategy, seasonal title execution, and data-driven sales planning. This position combines operational rigor, data analysis, and cross-functional coordination to ensure high-quality title metadata, effective comp strategy, and actionable sales insights. The role acts as a key bridge between sales, marketing, and publishing teams-ensuring that systems, tools, and reporting enable strong sell-in performance across major retail channels. What You'll Do: Seasonal Title & Metadata Management - Review and annotate seasonal tip sheets and launch materials across Adult and Children's lists. - Validate key metadata fields including comp titles, sales tracks, author information, and keynotes. - Audit and maintain title setup across systems, ensuring accuracy in: - Publication dates - Discount and return codes - Catalog associations - Communicate corrections and data gaps to marketing and publishing stakeholders. Comp Strategy & Title Positioning - Manage and maintain comp title processes, including: - Setting seasonal comp deadlines and publisher schedules - Creating and maintaining comp mapping (in-house vs. external comps) - Run and distribute historical sales reports (Cognos / Bookscan) to inform comp selection. - Partner with publishers to refine comp choices and improve positioning accuracy. Sales Reporting & Insights - Generate and distribute recurring reporting, including: - Books published in the last 24 months - NYP (Not Yet Published) BOS reporting - Bestseller and POS performance summaries - Deliver curated insights to sales teams to support seasonal selling and promotions. - Respond to ad hoc reporting requests from sales leadership and reps. Backlist & Category Development - Maintain and update key backlist tools, including: - Indie bestseller backlists - Seasonal/category lists (Holiday, African American Interest, LGBTQ+, Spanish Language, etc.) - Integrate Bookscan rankings and performance indicators into backlist materials. - Support Edelweiss migrations and merchandising-ready lists. Operational Project Management - Own recurring operational workflows, including: - Inventory Disposition tracking and reporting (remainders, hurts, donations) - Process Vendor Invoices - Admin of Departmental policies and communications - Seasonal calendars and deliverable timelines - Build and maintain internal tools and trackers to improve efficiency and visibility. - Ensure deadlines across stakeholders are met and clearly communicated. Ad Hoc Analysis & Support - Support strategic initiatives and one-off projects across sales and publishing. - Provide analytical support for decision-making and business planning. What You'll Bring: Required: - Intermediate Excel skills (data management, workflow development, reporting, analysis) - Strong attention to detail and data accuracy - Ability to work independently and strong decision making skills. - Ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously Preferred: - Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos) - Familiarity with 3rd party publishing systems (Edelweiss, Bookscan) - Experience working cross-functionally with sales and editorial teams The salary range for this role is $70,000-$80,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Associate, Publishing Strategy Location: New York, New York United States Remote Job Description: Macmillan Publishers is looking for an Associate, Publishing Strategy to support the VP, Associate Publisher in researching, analyzing, and communicating trends, performance, promotions, and sales within the Macmillan Children's Publishing list. This requires working across different departments within the organization (publishing, marketing, sales, managing editorial, finance, supply chain, etc.) to execute projects, create process, and distribute learnings. What You'll Do: - Creating and distributing reporting related to book sales and promotion performance - Data analysis and reporting relating to inventory management - Process and systems analysis, mapping, improvement, and implementation - Serve as publishing liaison with sales regarding ebook promotion strategy and messaging - Facilitate key performance analysis conversations through scheduling, compiling and distributing materials, and tracking follow-up. - Process and systems analysis, mapping, improvement, and implementation - Monitor pricing updates and adoption across the MCPG frontlist and backlist What You'll Bring: - 2+ years experience in publishing operations or related publishing field: production, managing editorial, workflows, systems, finance - Excellent MS Excel skills - Excellent project management skills - Self-directed - Process oriented - Excellent communication skills - Strong understanding of Google Suite, MS Office, Project Management software The salary range for this role is $54,000-$58,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Associate Contracts Manager Location: New York United States Job Description: The Associate Contracts Manager will have an essential role in the Contracts team, drafting and negotiating a high volume of contracts and a variety of associated agreements for trade books; tracking the status of, and interpreting and advising on, publishing agreements; maintaining contract data; and, performing research projects as needed. This role will require adaptability, strong organizational and communication skills, and precise attention to detail. What You'll Do: - Draft and negotiate varying complex author contracts (including global joint acquisitions agreements, working up to profit sharing agreements) and supplemental documentation including complex amendments - Support Macmillan Audio agreements, understanding publisher-specific needs - Advise Editors, Publishers, Finance, and other colleagues on deal terms and agency boilerplate - Contract terminations - Entering and maintaining contract data in Biblio - Special projects, as needed What You'll Bring: - Approximately 4-7 years' book publishing contracts experience (in-house or at a literary agency), ability to manage high volume of work with varying complexity This role has a salary range of $70,000 - $75,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Title: Editorial Assistant, MCPG Location: New York United States Job Description: A new imprint at Macmillan Children's Publishing is seeking to fill an entry-level editorial position that will assist the publishing director and executive editor. The main role will be to manage administrative tasks on behalf of the managers and the imprint, with opportunities to support on select editorial projects. The imprint is focused on publishing picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, illustrated middle grade and young adult novels, and nonfiction. What You'll Do: - Provide administrative support for publishing director and executive editor, including maintaining calendar and setting up meetings, shipping packages, managing the imprint library and backlist, responding to queries, liaising with other departments, taking minutes, drafting acquisitions memos and P&L's, monitoring book production schedules and due dates, and running sales and title reports. - Prepare and traffic forms and requests related to all parts of the publishing process for the managers, including metadata input, contract requests, invoices, pricing requests, author/agent book orders, payment requests, Library of Congress CIP data, etc. - Organize materials for presentations for internal and external meetings, including sales launch and edit meetings. - Maintain professional and responsive communication with authors and agents. - Log, read, and evaluate submissions. - Provide editorial support such as reading, proofreading, and line editing. - Write copy for sales materials, tipsheets, catalogs, book jackets, online feeds, metadata, etc. - Contribute posts and help manage new imprint social media. What You'll Bring: - Attention to detail and excellent follow through on tasks. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proofreading or copy editing experience a plus. - Ability to prioritize, respond to shifting and fast-paced environment, and work independently. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs. - Demonstrated interest in the children's book market. - Previous book publishing experience/internships a plus. - Previous media or entertainment experience/internships a plus. - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience This role will have an annual salary of $50,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

Title: AI Ethicist Location: Austin/ United States Job Description: Macmillan Learning Macmillan Learning is a part of the family-owned Holtzbrinck group of companies and is one of the leading educational technology companies. Through deep partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers, we facilitate teaching and learning opportunities that spark student engagement and improve outcomes. We provide educators with tailored solutions designed to inspire student curiosity and measure progress. Macmillan Learning is comprised of renowned brands including Bedford/St. Martins, W.H. Freeman, Worth Publishers, Sapling Learning, SkyFactor, Late Nite Labs, EBI-MAPworks, i<clicker, REEF and Hayden-McNeil. IT/Technology Professionals At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you! The AI Ethicist / Responsible AI Specialist is a critical strategic role within Macmillan Learning's data and technology organization, responsible for ensuring that artificial intelligence systems&mdash;both those developed internally and those sourced from third-party providers&mdash;are designed, deployed, and governed in alignment with ethical principles, emerging regulatory requirements, and the educational mission of the company. This individual serves as the organization's primary authority on responsible AI, translating complex AI ethics concepts into actionable guidance for product teams, executives, customers, and institutional partners. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role requires a practitioner who combines deep theoretical grounding in AI ethics, fairness, and accountability with sufficient technical fluency to engage credibly with data scientists, machine learning engineers, and senior AI researchers. The AI Ethicist is an active R&D collaborator and technology strategist&mdash;embedded with ML Engineering and Product teams to shape how AI is conceived and built&mdash;while also serving as a key partner to leading AI organizations such as Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI, and as a confident voice representing Macmillan Learning's responsible AI posture to customers, executives, and policymakers. This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule out of the Austin, TX office. It is expected that the incumbent will be based in Austin, TX. We know that talented candidates sometimes hesitate to apply when they don't meet every single qualification listed. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute meaningfully to our team, even if your background doesn't align perfectly with every requirement. We're looking for people who are passionate about our mission and can bring valuable perspectives to our work. Different experiences, skills, and approaches all have the potential to strengthen what we do. If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear how your unique background and abilities could contribute to our team's success. We're committed to building a workplace where everyone can do their best work and where diverse viewpoints are valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - we're excited to learn about the different ways you might add value to our organization. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to: AI Ethics Governance & Policy - Develop, maintain, and operationalize Macmillan Learning's AI ethics framework and responsible AI policies. - Define standards for fairness, transparency, accountability, and privacy across AI-driven products. - Establish and chair an internal AI Review Committee to evaluate new AI capabilities prior to launch. - Translate emerging regulatory requirements (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, state-level AI legislation) into actionable compliance roadmaps. R&D Collaboration with ML Engineering & Product - Serve as an embedded ethics and responsible AI partner within ML Engineering and Product R&D initiatives. - Participate in model design reviews, feature conceptualization, and prototype evaluation to identify and resolve ethical risks early in the development process. - Contribute to research into novel AI applications for learning&mdash;including adaptive systems, generative feedback, and intelligent assessment&mdash;ensuring that innovation is grounded in principled, well-documented methodology. - Help define evaluation frameworks for experimental models that account for fairness, validity, and pedagogical soundness. Product & Infrastructure Compliance Oversight - Partner with Product, Technology, and Data Science teams during the AI development lifecycle to identify and mitigate ethical risks before deployment. - Conduct algorithmic impact assessments and bias audits on existing and emerging AI models. - Establish governance checkpoints within the MLOps pipeline and ensure documentation standards for model cards, data provenance, and audit trails are consistently met. Internal Education & Culture Building - Design and deliver responsible AI training programs for employees across Product, Engineering, Content, and Sales functions. - Build internal resources and playbooks that embed ethical thinking into how teams work with AI tools and data. - Act as an internal advisor and escalation point for teams encountering ambiguous AI ethics scenarios. AI Technology Strategy - Advise the CTO and senior leadership on the responsible adoption of emerging AI technologies, tools, and platforms. - Evaluate third-party AI systems and model providers against Macmillan Learning's ethics and compliance standards. - Contribute to the company's multi-year AI technology roadmap by identifying governance implications of strategic decisions&mdash;including model selection, data partnerships, infrastructure investment, and agentic AI deployment. - Support due diligence processes for AI-related acquisitions, vendor contracts, and integrations. External AI Partnership - Serve as a key partner and relationship owner with senior AI researchers, safety leads, and ethics teams at leading AI organizations (e.g., Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, OpenAI) and academic institutions. - Represent Macmillan Learning's responsible AI interests in partner working groups, industry forums, and standards bodies. - Prepare and deliver executive briefings and customer-facing presentations on AI ethics topics, and engage with institutional customers and policymakers as needed. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's in Computer Science or data-adjacent field. - 5 years' experience working in or closely alongside AI/ML teams, with a focus on ethics, governance, policy, or responsible AI. - Deep theoretical knowledge of machine learning concepts, including model fairness, bias mitigation, explainability/interpretability (XAI), privacy-preserving ML, and uncertainty quantification. - Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python strongly preferred); sufficient technical fluency to read and critically evaluate ML code, model outputs, and system architectures&mdash;without being a primary practitioner. - Demonstrated knowledge of the AI regulatory landscape including the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, FTC AI guidance, and emerging U.S. state-level legislation. - Proven ability to communicate complex technical and ethical concepts to non-technical audiences including C-suite executives, customers, and board members. - Experience conducting or overseeing algorithmic impact assessments, bias audits, or AI risk evaluations. - Familiarity with MLOps practices and the AI product development lifecycle sufficient to embed governance checkpoints effectively. - Experience effectively communicating complex processes and issues verbally and in writing to audiences of diverse technical levels; ability to author policy documents, white papers, executive summaries, and customer-facing materials. - Comfort engaging with senior researchers and technical leads at AI-focused technology companies and academic institutions. Preferred Qualifications: - Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in AI Ethics, Philosophy of AI, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Information Science, Science & Technology Studies, or closely related field. - Experience in EdTech, higher education, or learning analytics environments. - Published research or public thought leadership in AI ethics, algorithmic accountability, or responsible AI. - Experience working with or presenting to institutional review boards, accreditation bodies, or government/regulatory stakeholders. - Familiarity with generative AI systems (LLMs, multimodal models) and their unique ethical considerations including hallucination, misuse, and intellectual property. - Experience with data privacy regulations (FERPA, COPPA, GDPR) in the context of AI systems that process student data. Salary Range: $145,000 - $205,000 / year. Exemption Status: Exempt Physical Requirements: Requires periods of close concentration; must be able to multi-task; must be able to travel occasionally; work overtime - more than 40 hours a week &ndash; regularly, as needed The position is eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming. This role will be on a hybrid schedule for those candidates that are within a commutable distance to our Austin, TX office. Benefits Regular full-time and qualifying part-time employees and their dependents are eligible for Macmillan benefits, effective on the employee&rsquo;s date of hire. Macmillan also offers health benefits coverage to qualifying same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners (may require additional documentation) of active employees. - Competitive pay and bonus plan - Generous Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) - Contributions to your 401k retirement account through Fidelity - Generous paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays (Spring Reset Day , Juneteenth, Indigenous People's Day, Election Day, and more!) - Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance Program - 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance - And much more! Macmillan Learning is a privately-held, family owned company that improves lives through learning. By linking research to learning practice, we develop pioneering products and learning materials for students that are highly effective and drive improved outcomes. Our engaging content is developed in partnership with the world's best researchers, educators, administrators, and developers. To learn more, please visit macmillanlearning.com or see us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or join our Macmillan Community. Macmillan Learning is a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a family-owned global media company headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. At Macmillan Learning, we believe diverse perspectives and backgrounds enrich our mission to improve lives through learning. We actively seek candidates who reflect a wide range of identities, experiences, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background, geographical status and background, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. You can read more about our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives here. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning. Bedford Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC has developed an equal opportunity compliance program in compliance with the NY Department of Education&rsquo;s guidance. Portions of the equal opportunity compliance program are available for review by applicants and employees by contacting Human Resources at Macmillan Learning.

Title: Director/Senior Director, Finance Location: New York United States We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Director of Finance to lead the financial operations of the Tor Publishing Group (TPG). This is a critical leadership role that will partner closely with Tor&rsquo;s Publisher and leadership team, providing comprehensive financial guidance and support across all aspects of the business. This role will also work closely with the Finance Business Partners for the other publishing groups, sharing best practices and collaborating on cross-divisional finance projects. This role will have a direct report. The successful candidate will be a proactive, analytical, and collaborative leader with a deep understanding of the publishing industry and a proven track record of driving financial performance within a creative and fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute significantly to the success and growth of one of the industry's most beloved and impactful publishing groups. What You'll Do: - Strategic Financial Business Partnering: Act as the business partner to the TPG Publisher and executive team, providing insightful financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and decision support on a range of activities including title acquisitions, production/inventory management, marketing spend and overhead costs. - P&L Management & Analysis: Prepare periodic budgets; track and report performance against budget, analyze variances, and drive initiatives to optimize revenue and profitability. - Financial Reporting & Presentation: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, analyses, and presentations to TPG&rsquo;s Publisher, and other senior executives; share actionable insights for improving profitability. - Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to all financial policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements. What You'll Bring: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA strongly preferred. - 10+ years of progressive financial experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally within the publishing, entertainment, or media industry. - Demonstrated experience as a strategic financial business partner, advising senior executives and influencing business decisions. - Strong understanding of publishing industry economics, including revenue recognition, royalty accounting, inventory management, and production costs. - Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and clear presentations. - Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting. - Advanced Excel skills essential (xlookup, index/match, pivots, etc); Powerpoint skills required; SAP/AO and Power BI skills a plus. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. - Proactive, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The annual salary for the roles are as follows - Director: $160,000 - $170,000 | Sr Director: $175,000 - $185,000. This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations. Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats. U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children&rsquo;s Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.