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Senior Acquisitions Editor
Location
California
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$56.5K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Acquisitions Editor
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Maintain the BK publication program to achieve the company’s mission through the acquisitions and development of twelve to fifteen new publications and new editions per year • Advance BK’s distinctive ways of acting as a steward of publications and partnering with authors to help BK succeed in the marketplace, in line with its mission • Partner in increasing BK’s profitability and financial health • Conduct active outreach through multiple mediums (digitally and in person) to locate suitable authors • Acquire, develop, transmit, and publish new publications or new editions in BK’s target markets and negotiate and sign those publication agreements, including both traditional and hybrid publishing agreements • Provide focused, in-depth editorial coaching, development, and guidance to authors from publication concept to final manuscript • Facilitate cost-effective design and production of publications by preparing authors for the design and production process, helping authors prepare manuscripts to meet design and production requirements, and ensuring the transmittal of final manuscripts • Assist authors in developing their own effective marketing plans for their publications by coaching them to connect with BK’s sales and marketing staff and efforts. Help authors gain realistic expectations for the extent and outcomes of those efforts • Interact with other departments and staff to keep them apprised and updated on upcoming projects and authors • Prepare book tip sheets and P & Ls for the publications board and present projects for approval to offer contracts • Actively collaborate in planning seasonal and annual publishing plans and related strategies
Job Requirements
- You have a minimum of five years’ experience as an acquisitions editor of nonfiction books
- You are knowledgeable about acquisitions in one or more of our core nonfiction areas: general business and management, current affairs and societal change, and personal growth
- You have active (and expanding) networks, groups, and circles from which you can identify and sign promising authors
- You are willing and able to pound the pavement (digitally and otherwise) to find authors
- You are willing to engage in substantive editorial work and project development of your books to actively shape the structure, messaging, and thrust of the works and ensure high quality and caliber of publications
- You are excited to work with an editorial team that supports your efforts and collaborates with you on projects as needed, and with whom you will also share your support, knowledge, and guidance
- You want to work for a mission-driven company that takes a collaborative approach
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
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