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Dallas, TX

Acquisitions Editor

Dallas, TX

Kris LLC

Dallas, TX

Acquisitions Editor

Work with academic advisers and editors to develop strategic publishing plans for monographs, edited treatises, and major print and online works
Acquire new product via work with authors, agents, outside partners or proprietary development
Manage a 12 to 36 month content development and acquisition plan
Establish long-term relationships with curators, subject specialist, and archivists that deepen our partnerships with key content providers
Perform competitive analysis to ensure new product concepts are unique and provide first-to-market access of key collections within each products
Create strong author relationships with both existing and new authors by working closely with them to outline a vision for each product
Assist in managing and developing all video and print-based products for Trade video curriculum, Bible studies, and church-wide campaigns

Dallas, TX

Senior Acquisitions Editor

Dallas, TX

McCullough-Senger

Dallas, TX

Senior Acquisitions Editor

Research industry for target authors to acquire and trend
Submit/create new ideas to bring to fruition approx. 10 new Bible ideas per year (some with multiple covers)
Manage complete production process until hand-off to production
Project Oversight: Work with freelancers and vendors to approve text design, prepare for and participate in titling and packaging meetings, coordinate author approval of cover design and copy, and work with the author to secure endorsements
Sales/Marketing Support: Write and/or supervise copy for tip sheets, catalog, make presentations at Sales Conference, interact with marketing team during creation and implementation of plan
Reporting to Supervisor: Communicate regularly with publisher, respond to publisher’s requests, review proposals and follow up on leads from publisher
Author Retention:works closely with the authors, focusing on editorial issues but also serving as liaison for other issues, such as sales or marketing; develops productive relationships with authors for whom he/she is responsible; as necessary, creates book concepts for current authors; prepares for and attends planning meetings with major authors

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Boston, MA

Senior Acquisitions Editor for Consumer Health

Boston, MA

Bechtelar-Turner

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Boston, MA

Senior Acquisitions Editor for Consumer Health

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Work with the Editorial Director and the Press Director to develop a strategic editorial plan for aggressive growth of the list
Manage and develop our substantial book program in Consumer Health, and related fields
Work cooperatively with our team of acquisitions editors and assistants
Evaluate resulting proposals for trade books and reference works, and book series
Evaluate the illustration programs for these projects, including photography, technical drawing, charts, and graphs
Regularly visit key campuses, attend professional conferences, cultivate relationships with leading researchers and authors, and engage deeply with the relevant literature
Work with our Editorial Director to establish priorities and consult with qualified academics at Johns Hopkins University and other universities to ensure the resulting publishing program reflects Johns Hopkins’s standing among the world’s leading life sciences

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Would

University of San Francisco

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Would

Skills Skills

Ability to discern quality of a strong children’s product both visually and editorially
Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented and strong ability to multi-task
Excellent research skills and understanding of the legal market; able to identify suitable law firms and individuals to write on specific areas of law
Excellent client service and negotiation skills. Ability to resolve complex issues with contributors and colleagues
Ability to deal with senior partners and law firm marketing staff, and possess excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to communicate about Practical Law’s products and the clear benefits of contributing to them in an articulate, succinct and professional manner
Able to work well collaboratively within a team to lead the development of excellent resources and products
Strong writing and editing skills, and attention to detail
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
Well organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks/prioritize

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Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Research industry for target authors to acquire and trend
Submit/create new ideas to bring to fruition approx. 10 new Bible ideas per year (some with multiple covers)
Manage complete production process until hand-off to production
Project Oversight: Work with freelancers and vendors to approve text design, prepare for and participate in titling and packaging meetings, coordinate author approval of cover design and copy, and work with the author to secure endorsements
Sales/Marketing Support: Write and/or supervise copy for tip sheets, catalog, make presentations at Sales Conference, interact with marketing team during creation and implementation of plan
Reporting to Supervisor: Communicate regularly with publisher, respond to publisher’s requests, review proposals and follow up on leads from publisher
Ability to read and grasp overview quickly, to do in-depth research, to prioritize and handle multiple, varied tasks
Relationship oriented
Awareness of trends, culture, and religion

Content Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Teamwork: it is essential to our success that this position work closely with external and internal contacts, especially Platform Tech editors, developmental editors, and production staff
Discernment on priorities: Many projects will have competing interests including the desire to add features versus the need to get the product to market on schedule and within budget. Ability to work in multiple content formats. There are often differences in the types of content acquired for digital versus print, and especially in the updating process of each format. This position will be filled by an Editor who knows the differences between print and digital content acquisitions, development, and updating
Creative Thinking: As challenges or needs arise, the ability to quickly move to fill holes in the product plan with innovative, interesting solutions is highly valuable
Bachelor's degree is preferred or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years content acquisitions and/or content management experience. Digital content acquisitions experience highly desired
Experience with medical content is highly preferred
Experience working in teams is preferred

Acquisitions Editor, Higher Education Resume Examples & Samples

Execute division’s long range publishing plans
Contract and manage authors and content developers
Conduct market research and gather market feedback on new and existing product
Sign new product solutions (digital/print)
Establish budgets, manage project development
Coordinate and support editorial plans with sales, marketing, new media and efficacy teams
Provide overall editorial leadership
A proven track record of success with a minimum of three years’ experience in a market facing role (examples include acquisitions, sales, or marketing environment)
A history of successful project management including goal setting, managing budgets, benchmarking, collaborating and meeting critical schedules
A sound editorial background involving acquisitions and/or manuscript development would be an asset
A bachelor’s degree
An astute approach to business with clear focus on sales growth, profitability and total customer satisfaction
The ability to both identify and seize market opportunities
A systematic approach to priority setting and time management
Excellent interpersonal skills are required to build consensus and work effectively in a team environment
The ability to build author relationships and effectively negotiate contracts
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office and the Internet
This position requires approximately 30%-40% travel; driver’s license is required
A high level of stamina with the capacity to work under pressure and successfully manage many projects simultaneously
Confidence in presenting in front of large groups (faculty, students and colleagues)
Good problem solving skills, judgment, resourcefulness, and flexibility
Project management skills an asset

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

This editor will have an annual goal of signing 8-14 author contracts
The editor will be responsible for meeting an annual frontlist sales goal
The editor will collaborate with the Digital editorial group to develop and launch new digital subscription products in assigned lists
Working closely with PDE's, the editor will be responsible for working closely with authors to develop, refine, and finalize manuscripts, making sure that all projects adhere to the high standards of the division
Editors must be able to successfully negotiate author contracts, including advances, royalty rates, licensing, etc. The goals in negotiating each contract is to keep financial exposure/risk to a minimum, by offering advances well under the first year royalty payout as indicated on the P&L
This editor will be responsible for mastering MPD/PDH and iPub and using both tools to manage projects internally
The editor will manage numerous author relationships, including high profile and demanding physician-authorities of international renown
The editor will be expected to maintain close contact with trends and developments in clinical medicine, health technology and delivery, and medical education, via leveraging of key contacts in assigned lists
The editor will be expected to travel approximately 10-15% of the time, in support of key functions of the job and its related accountabilities
Minimum of five years of related acquisitions and/or publishing experience
Knowledge of the medical books, medical terms, and the publishing process
Strong communication skills and ability to get the most out of renown authors

News Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Tune satellite signals, and send and record news feeds and programming as required
Organize video for programs in a multi-show environment
File and retrieve archival material
Assess priorities and allot available facilities accordingly
Monitor Environment Canada weather alerts and insert on- air weather warnings as required
Working knowledge of broadcast audio mixing, terminology and concepts

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Assist the Publisher to ensure front-list product list supports year-over-year growth both in revenue and EBITDA
Review submissions from authors and agents as well as identify new authors to contract
Develop and maintain strong relationships with authors, agents, and partner organizations
Acquire new product via work with authors, agents, outside partners or proprietary development
Develop new book concepts on trend for the current marketplace
Strive to produce the macro edit on the first draft of any manuscript and ensure editorial excellence
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Meet or beat deadlines set by the Managing Editor
Maintain low expenses, meeting or beating the budgeted amount allowed in an APL
Coordinate with the art department to select illustrators, secure any author approvals, and make sure art enhances saleability of the book
Oversee cover direction and participates in cover, titling and second alignment meetings
Present titles to Kidz Executive Team and Sales Pub Board for approval and support
Complete and submit PD documents to Assistant Managing Editor and work closely with her to ensure APL’s are meeting benchmarks
Complete and submit applicable Contract Request forms to Managing Editor in a timely manner
Write and prepare proposals to present authors to acquire products
Collaborate with the marketing team to coordinate plans and bring product to market in a timely manner
Review APL’s and write Deal Point Memos to secure deals
Report in ZPS on assigned tasks in a timely manner
Oversee acquisitions and scheduling of Bible product as well as Young Adult titles
Ability to discern quality of a strong children’s product both visually and editorially
Able to work well collaboratively within a team to lead concepting of material and spearhead the development of resources
Proven editorial skills in shaping excellent written text
Time management skills
Strong negotiation and public speaking capabilities

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Author Acquisition:develops productive relationships with literary agents and authors; actively pursues, receives, and reviews book proposals from them on an ongoing basis; identifies and pursues potential author targets; creates book concepts for target authors as needed; makes initial contacts and sets meetings; prepares proposals and makes presentations at Ed Board and Pub Board meetings; manages APL approval process for his/her projects; negotiates major deal points and works with contracts team to develop long-form contract
Author Retention:works closely with the authors, focusing on editorial issues but also serving as liaison for other issues, such as sales or marketing; develops productive relationships with authors for whom he/she is responsible; as necessary, creates book concepts for current authors; prepares for and attends planning meetings with major authors
List Management: ensures manuscript deadlines and on sale dates are well spaced; confirms projects are running on time before adding to the official budget; where desirable, works to publish projects from our key authors each fiscal year; and plans for ancillary products including derivatives and format conversions
Product Development: participates in titling meetings to achieve final, approved copy by Sales Conference; participates in catalog process on an approved schedule for Sales Conference; coordinates approval of front cover copy and cover design by authors as needed; edits back cover copy and flap copy as needed; makes product presentations at Sales Conference
Schedule Management:oversees on-time delivery of acquired and substantively edited manuscripts to assigned editor; works with authors to ensure (1) manuscript receipt according to contractual due dates and (2) efficient editorial processing from substantive development stage to copy edit
Strategic Planning and Financial Analysis:assists Publisher and other key team members in business planning as it relates to annual budgeting, content and acquisitions, and measuring financial objectives; participates in yearly strategic initiatives as requested by the Publisher
Developmental Editing: for 25 to 30 projects per year, provides initial feedback and direction on proposal; provides feedback and direction on first chapter completed; provides substantive editing and feedback on first draft; reviews final draft; delivers final manuscript and editorial direction to assigned editor
Publisher Support:prepares notes from meetings with authors and agents for Publisher (when he’s not present); meets regularly with Publisher to review relationship management and business metrics on acquired projects; responds to Publisher’s requests; reviews proposals and follows up on leads from Publisher
Travel: represents Company and imprint at industry conferences; attends consumer conferences where potential author relationships can be developed; meets with literary agents, potential authors, and current authors as needed to develop good opportunities and relationships
Global Publishing Program: in coordination with Publisher, works with our International Publishing offices in acquiring internal Trade Book opportunities. Works in coordination with our sister publishing team in Spain to determine lead in production. Creates ongoing master lists and template reports to coordinators for the global author reports
Proven editorial skills in shaping and identifying excellent written text
Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks/priorities
Ability to self-prioritize responsibilities

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Pursues an active and efficient acquisitions policy for cancer research series through correspondence, meetings/trips, telephone, consultations with advisors, etc. Approximately 20%-30% travel required as well as strong initiative and independent functioning
Prepares and executes publishing contracts in regard to US product
Maintains and develops a circle of reviewers and advisors and evaluates their judgments
Maintains continuous cooperation and dialogues with marketing, promotion and production concerning individual projects as well as general questions of mutual interest
Maintains communication with US and European editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long term strategy questions. Works with various branches in coordination of the international program
Supervises final editorial preparation of manuscripts for production
Discusses, assumes and proposes financial and budgetary plans for program. Ensures that financial reports, status reports, budget forecasts, etc., can be made on the basis of readily available material
Develops guidelines, plans, reporting systems, etc., to implement publishing plans. Maintains current status of all projects in the program via reporting system
Reviews and discusses new projects and plans with editorial colleagues particularly in overlapping areas
Monitors staffing requirements and trains and develops staff
Performs related duties as required
College degree with advanced degree in the specific subject area
Experience as an editor or related editorial/publishing experience highly desirable
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required
Must be willing and able to travel

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

The Acquisitions Editor/ Senior Acquisitions Editor manages a book portfolio of approximately 30-40 titles per year, and may be involved in the development of videos in the field that he or she is responsible for
Pursues an active and efficient acquisitions policy through correspondence, required meetings/trips, telephone, consultations with advisors, etc. Approximately 20%‑30% travel may be required, as well as strong initiative and independent functioning
Works with authors to assure timely delivery of the book manuscripts
Maintains and develops a network of tech reviewers and advisors that can be called upon for advice and reviews
Maintains communication and a strong working relationship with editorial counterparts in the US, the UK and in India about specific immediate questions as well as long‑term strategy questions. Works with various branches in coordination of the international program
Any other duties as required by manager

Portfollio Mgr-acquisitions Editor IT & Careers List Resume Examples & Samples

Establish portfolio business case and deliver portfolio/product mix and related KPI’s including financial performance, product contribution, and learner outcomes
Undergraduate degree required
At least 3-5 years of relevant sales, marketing or product development experience. Higher education experience preferred
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, with ability to communicate effectively for diverse audiences
Intellectually curious with a passion for education and a keen focus on the learner
Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment

Portfollio Mgr / Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Develop deep discipline and market knowledge in Culinary, Hospitality and Agriculture to drive product development decisions
Assess global market demand for both print and digital opportunities across the portfolio
Create strong author relationships working closely with them to outline a vision for each product
Collaborate with Product Management to recommend discipline relevant technology roadmap improvements
Participate in cross-functional teams to define learner outcomes and align author content and product features to those outcomes

News Acquisitions Editor, CTV , Bell Media Resume Examples & Samples

Create newscast graphics and operate Inscriber character generator live to air
Dub and edit raw material and finished news stories to produce compelling visuals for television viewers. And great audio for radio listeners
Operate studio audio mixing consoles for live and recorded productions as per established control room practices and broadcast standards
Send and record news feeds and programming as required
Maintain recognized broadcast technical and editorial standards
Operate prompter, time programs and program segments, and perform other control room and other duties as assigned
Graduate of a community college broadcasting course or equivalent
Minimum of one year's experience in television broadcasting
Demonstrated ability to organize material, meet deadlines and work accurately
Excellent communication Skills, both oral and written (grammar and spelling)
Demonstrate artistic aptitude – exceptional sense of design
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
Training in and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects is an asset

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

This editor will have an annual goal of signing 15 - 20 contracts
The editor will be responsible for all pipeline and front list content management as the point person for authors
The editor must be able to articulate their programs, projects, content, and strategy through excellent written and oral communications skills
The editor will be responsible for networking within the community identified with this program by attending trade shows, conferences and through campus visits in order to; 1) strengthen overall market and competitive knowledge; 2) build relationships with key associations and subject matter experts; and 3) translate this knowledge into business plans for program growth
Editors must be able to successfully negotiate author contracts, including advances, royalty rates, licensing, etc. The goal in negotiating each contract is to keep financial exposure/risk to a minimum, by offering advances well under the first year royalty payout as indicated on the P&L
Editor will be responsible for mastering the AccessEngineering platform and developing appropriate print and media content for it
Editor will be responsible for mastering existing systems (PDH and iPub) and the use of these tools to manage projects internally
Ability to complete research and analysis and to decide what content to publish in each of the topic areas assigned
Ability to immerse into the specialized engineering communities served by McGraw-Hill, and translate understanding of those communities’ needs into content development programs
Ability to work with authors to get the right content and positioning, guide the authors through the publishing process, get manuscripts ready in a form and style acceptable to our production department, etc
Minimum three to five years of related acquisitions experience in the chemical, energy, or industrial engineering or other related engineering content markets
Experience building/maintaining a network and identifying and working with technical subject matter experts
Experience working with technical associations highly desirable

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

With the Executive Editor, formulates and executes a distinct and salable vision for the imprint, ensures all content delivers, and develops an understanding of the imprint’s health
Solicits commercial fiction from agents and from new and existing writers; reads and recommends, with the goal of successful acquisition/negotiation within the confines of budget
Attends various multi-genre writers’ conferences as company representative to make further inroads into the genre
Responsible for developing and implementing the company’s acquisition and build strategies, as well as contributing innovative ideas in this process
Actively participates in the vision team process with Art and Marketing to create effective packaging
5 or more years’ experience as a commercial fiction acquisitions editor
Recent experience working with best-selling authors of commercial women’s fiction and/or mainstream fiction
A University degree
Solid history of finding, editing and cultivating key commercial authors
Broad list of agent contacts, with specific emphasis on those in the realm of commercial fiction
Strong writing skills
Creativity, flexibility and initiative

Senior Acquisitions Editor for Consumer Health Resume Examples & Samples

Work with our Editorial Director to establish priorities and consult with qualified academics at Johns Hopkins University and other universities to ensure the resulting publishing program reflects Johns Hopkins’s standing among the world’s leading life sciences
Manage and develop our substantial book program in Consumer Health, and related fields
Work with the Editorial Director and the Press Director to develop a strategic editorial plan for aggressive growth of the list
Keep the Johns Hopkins University Press’s publications at the forefront of these fields and closely track original and consequential research suitable for publication in book form
Regularly visit key campuses, attend professional conferences, cultivate relationships with leading researchers and authors, and engage deeply with the relevant literature
Contact prospective authors using all available means, and commission book-length works that will make valuable contributions to existing knowledge and are aimed at a general audience
Evaluate resulting proposals for trade books and reference works, and book series
Evaluate the illustration programs for these projects, including photography, technical drawing, charts, and graphs
Arrange for projects to be independently reviewed by qualified experts
Negotiate contracts for books and book series; work with authors to ensure that contractual terms are met; prepare publishing plans for projects ready to go into production
Work with editorial, production, and design departments to ensure the efficient production of projects in print and digital formats, and with marketing and sales departments to ensure the effective distribution of books to their intended audiences
Present new and proposed book projects to the Press’s staff, its editorial board, and its sales representatives
Prepare annual qualitative and quantitative assessments of the list along with list profiles and other materials to help market and promote the list as needed
Work cooperatively with our team of acquisitions editors and assistants
Set standards of professionalism and leadership in interactions with all internal staff
Represent and act as an ambassador for the Johns Hopkins University Press in all external interactions
Perform other duties as needed or required
A strong track record of acquisitions in the field
Proven analytic ability
Knowledge of the higher education community
Ability to work with academic authors
Knowledge of the publishing industry, particularly scholarly publishing

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Four-year college degree and at least three years of experience in book publishing, including at least three in the acquisitions process
Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading
Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people
Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood
Proven track record in acquiring scholarly and trade titles
Knowledge of academic research and publishing standards, including the peer review process
Knowledge of contracts and copyright
Excellent communication, project management, and networking skills
Proficiency with computer systems
Familiarity with the subject areas
Proven ability to develop and shape a publishing program
Knowledge of electronic book publishing and interest in emerging digital opportunities
Connections with trade agents

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree or equivalent acquisitions publishing experience
3+ years of experience including 3 years with editorial/acquisitions/sales/marketing/developmental editing in book publishing or related field
Experience in the oversight of print and online product development
Ability to determine travel plans relating to use of resources to meet goals
Ability to determine customer needs and market trends through general research, journals, visits to college campuses and attendance at professional meetings, as well as other avenues
Ability to manage budgets and reforecast
Ability and willingness to travel to meet business goals and objectives
Ability to make timely commercial decisions
Ability to multi-task in an innovative work environment
Strong customer relationship management and partnership skills
Effective presentation skills, oral and written, adjusting delivery to target audience
Experience with facilitation of group discussion, dialogue and the consensus process
Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Organized, detail oriented, effectively meets deadlines, sets priorities
Spot patterns, think critically and solve problems, possess a passion for learning
Big picture vision,

Content Acquisitions Editor, Amazon Rapids Resume Examples & Samples

5+ years of editorial and publishing experience
Previous acquisitions editor or other publishing experience a plus, especially children’s or teen/YA content
Love of reading and a passion for children’s and teen/YA reading
Relishes ambiguity and change; innovates and devises frameworks to resolve and prioritize
Strong business judgment with a track record of successfully delivering quantifiable results and overall relationship management
Proven analytical thinking, project management skills, attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills are essential

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5+ years publishing experience with relevant recent book acquisitions experience
Market knowledge in Chemistry or related area is preferred
Experience working with analytics, bibliometrics or altmetrics also preferred
Must have superb written/verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, be self-motivating and results driven, be adept at negotiations, and have customer and market focus as well as creative/innovative attitude
This position will report to the Publisher

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Create new primary source-based product and programme concepts that will be sold in the academic library sector worldwide
Identify key primary source collections that are in demand from customers and evaluate the commercial potential of that content
Working with content partners, acquire the rights for target content sets and collections
Manage assigned existing partner relationships, including content acquisition, contracting, and delivery of content
Appoint, manage and consult academic advisory boards for each product and programme as required
Perform market analysis to gauge the desire for related content and the unique nature of any acquisition targets
Prepare contracts and P&L for each new collection or product
Present new product proposals to the product development, sales and marketing teams
Perform competitive analysis to ensure new product concepts are unique and provide first-to-market access of key collections within each products
Manage a rolling 3-year content development and acquisition plan
Commission supporting materials (e.g. essays, timelines) from subject experts to place products in context
Assist in the preparation of sales materials
Meet signing targets on a per-product basis, ensuring the scope and nature of each work is defensible and aligns to sales and marketing goals
Establish long-term relationships with curators, subject specialist, and archivists that deepen our partnerships with key content providers
Give presentations about the product, programmes and company at public events such as conferences, trade shows and customer roadshows
Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in History or a related discipline
Three years of publishing experience, ideally selling or acquiring primary source content
Clear understanding of business and commercial publishing
Ability to work under pressure, independently, as well as part of a global team
Ability to identify content sources and negotiate/prepare contracts
Ability to grow a publishing programme in new directions and communicate your vision to the product development teams, marketing, and sales
Confident public speaker
Demonstrable interest and expertise in the humanities

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Assist Publisher in developing and executing a comprehensive publishing strategy to position Zondervan and Thomas Nelson as the category leader for Trade video curriculum, Bible studies, and church-wide campaigns
Help acquire and edit new video-based curriculum and Bible study guides from existing or new authors
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to determine Trade video curriculum, Bible studies, and church-wide campaign digital products to bring to the church and consumer market
Collaborate with other publishing groups to produce leading-edge Trade video curriculum, Bible studies, and church-wide campaign products to meet the current and emerging requirements for church and consumer markets
Assist in managing and developing all video and print-based products for Trade video curriculum, Bible studies, and church-wide campaigns
Assist Publisher to successfully bring Trade video curriculum, Bible studies, and church-wide campaign products to market on time and budget
Ensure editorial excellence in content
Care and nurture authors within the sphere of influence
Maintain control of budgeted expenses within the span of control
Manage products effectively according to deadlines and production schedules
Manage and control plant costs as specified in the IPA's
Must demonstrate an ability to edit manuscripts according to agreed-upon parameters, especially study guides
Must be an excellent interpersonal communicator with an ability to work well with authors and other team members
Able to work well collaboratively within a team to lead the development of excellent resources and products
Well organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks/prioritize
Proven interpersonal skills enabling ability to work with authors
Competent in editing electronically and working with authors via the computer
Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and internet experience
Highly motivated/self-starter with initiative
Fully supportive of the Publisher's Mission Statement
Confident, professional attitude
Values innovation

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

With the Editorial Director, formulates and executes a distinct and salable vision for the imprint, ensures all content delivers, and develops an understanding of the imprint’s health
Solicits fiction and nonfiction from agents and from new and existing writers; reads and recommends, with the goal of successful acquisition/negotiation within the confines of budget
Acquires and develops authors in accordance with imprint’s vision. Responsible for implementing author growth plans
Fosters current agent contacts and develops relationships with new agents, recruits new talent and draws competitive talent
Attends various writers’ conferences as company representative to make further inroads into the genre
Responsible for developing and implementing the company’s acquisition and build strategies, as well as contributing innovative ideas in this process. Actively participates in the vision team process with Art and Marketing to create effective packaging
3 or more years’ experience as an acquisitions editor or associate editor
Recent experience working with noteworthy authors
Solid history of finding, editing and cultivating key authors
Demonstrated ability in recognizing new talent with strong commercial potential
Broad list of agent contacts
Strong contract negotiation skills, along with knowledge/understanding of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience and/or a J.D. is required
Minimum of two years’ experience commissioning and coordinating contributions from attorneys and law firms is preferred
A keen interest and a basic understanding of US business law, to a level where there is comfort in conversing with senior legal professionals on a broad range of legal practice areas
Ability to deal with senior partners and law firm marketing staff, and possess excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to communicate about Practical Law’s products and the clear benefits of contributing to them in an articulate, succinct and professional manner
Excellent client service and negotiation skills. Ability to resolve complex issues with contributors and colleagues
Strong writing and editing skills, and attention to detail

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Create new primary source-based product and program concepts that will be sold in the academic library space both in the US and internationally
Identify key primary source collections that are in demand in the academic research space and evaluate the commercial potential of that content
Appoint, manage and consult academic advisory boards for each product and program as required
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of content
Manage a 12 to 36 month content development and acquisition plan
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to work constructively with team members in the US and abroad, as well as diplomatically and professionally with content providers
Must be able to work on different projects simultaneously and be comfortable working under deadlines
Must be a confident public speaker and willing to attend and present at conferences, trade shows, customer events etc in order to represent the company and digital archives program
BA/BS; an advanced degree is preferred
Three years of publishing experience either selling or acquiring primary source content
Strong entrepreneurial aptitude, as evidenced by employment history
Desire to make a career in publishing
Ability to work under pressure, independently, as well as part of a team
Ability to grow a publishing program in new directions and communicate your vision to the product development teams, marketing, and sales
Travel as necessary to content providers and partners as well as industry trade shows to identify new content and negotiate rights to desired content
Demonstrable interest and expertise in the Humanities discipline

Acquisitions Editor, Amazoncrossing Resume Examples & Samples

Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to measure results
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and get things done in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Literary translation experience
Proven success publishing literature in translation across genres
Foreign language proficiency

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

BA/BS required in English, Journalism, Communications or related field
4 or more years of experience as an acquisitions editor or literary agent identifying, acquiring and successfully negotiating content
Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
Experience acquiring, developing or pitching content across multiple categories
Demonstrated creativity in identifying new opportunities and a fearless attitude to chasing down leads
Strong negotiation skills and the fortitude to face rejection
Proven editorial judgment and experience working with top authors
Strong analytical skills; the ability and desire to use a variety of data to make decisions, back up proposals and measure results
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Interested in pop culture, current events and new media platforms
Experience publishing non-fiction content in digital formats
Able to work in New York City (preferred) or at a minimum, travel as needed to company offices

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

A passion for reading
Experience with digital content and formats
Proven success publishing across genres
MBA or other masters degree

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Successful track record of no less than 3 years in a market-facing or equivalent role. Examples include Acquisitions, Sales, Marketing and/or strong editorial management experience
A history of successful project management including goal setting, managing budgets, benchmarking and meeting critical schedules
A familiarity with digital content development and instructional design would also be an asset
Excellent verbal, written, communication and presentation skills required to build consensus
Proficient with computers; including Pearson learning platforms, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational skills, detail-oriented and strong ability to multi-task
An astute approach to business with a clear focus on sales growth, profitability and total customer satisfaction
The ability to identify and seize market opportunities
Proven ability to build author relationships and effectively negotiate contracts

Custom Sales & Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Minimum 3-5 years higher education publishing experience
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written, varied for different audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Complex sales skill knowledge
Strong financial analytical skills for pricing analysis and product development
Follows policies/procedures
Upholds organizational values
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills
Follows through on commitments
Uses time efficiently
Sets and achieves challenging goals
Includes appropriate people in decision-making process
Work collaboratively across groups
Can manage difficult customer situations
Can easily synthesize information
Higher education custom publishing and custom sales experience preferred

Senior Acquisitions Editor, Montlake Resume Examples & Samples

BA/BS Required
5 or more years of editorial and publishing experience
Demonstrated experience and successful track record working with authors and agents
Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to inform decision making and measure results

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Manage financial models by standing order plan, including annual updates and preparation, annual series pricing, and advance target setting and adherence—responsible for up to $400K in advance budget
Provide publishing materials to Production on time for approximately 24 deadlines per year
Analyze potential titles for SO plans, utilizing sales history, publisher catalogs/marketing plans and multiple review publications/websites
Responsible for setting press runs and participating in reprint meetings
Communicate directly with customers; advocate and educate on large print format
Experience in Microsoft Excel, Access (queries, forms and reports), Word, and Outlook
Project and budget management
Inventory/sales analysis
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written communication, and presentation skills
Excellent negotiating skills
Proficient user of computer applications mentioned above
Analytical and financial modeling skills
Flexibility to move from one task to another quickly and often
Excellent organizational skills
Four-year degree preferred

Content Acquisitions Editor, Montlake Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to navigate competing priorities and get things done in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Superb written and verbal communication skills
A passion for reading and innovation
Deep knowledge and enthusiasm for the genre (Romance)

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Create and execute short and long-term editorial plans for the Press for assigned lists, with an awareness of the field of publications from peer academic and university presses
Develop and communicate Profit and Loss statements
Present recommended projects to the board(s) and work with authors to review projects
Assist with development of new scholarly lists
Develop pool of peer reviewers appropriate for an interdisciplinary list in social justice studies and community engagement
Manage to ensure contract terms for delivery date, permissions and manuscript technical requirements are met by authors
Coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure on-time digital and print publication of projects
Represent the University at academic, industry and community meetings and events
Plan and conduct campus visits to key social justice institutes in order to build awareness of the Press’s publishing mission and unique program
Perform related duties based on departmental need
Bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience. Experience must be in related fields of academic and/or scholarly publishing
Demonstrated expertise with managing and building a peer reviewer network, managing authors and series editors, creation of fiscally responsible P/L’s, negotiating contracts, providing author guidance in all aspects of the publishing process
Exceptional communication, organizational and networking skills; strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills
Ability to create and follow deadlines and work with production, marketing and sales teams
Previous experience signing 15+ scholarly peer-reviewed publications per year.Ability to create a plan to acquire 15+ new original scholarly books per year written by authors and editors which align with the press's intention to invite and cultivate a list of authors and editors representing all forms of diversity and drawing from all disciplines throughout the world
Broad vision of both author and user experience and ability to envision, guide and develop rich media and interactive publications, leveraging the robust library initiatives including the institutional repository, digital scholarship and publishing services
Demonstrated expertise developing individual manuscripts from the acquisitions stage through publication
Collaborative approach to working with team. which includes both part-time business staff and freelance production and marketing staff
Experience creating new scholarly lists based on assessment of needs and gaps within existing fields of scholarly publishing
Experience commissioning and publishing regional books
Journals experience a plus
Creativity/Innovation
Strategic Thinking/Management
Results Focused
Sense of Urgency
Interpersonal Skills

Acquisitions Editor, Serials & Handbooks Resume Examples & Samples

Good negotiation skills
Customer and market focused
Solves problems and analyzes issues
Decisive
Builds relationships Demonstrates core technical and professional skills required within business context
Experience with MS Office applications including Outlook, Word and Excel
Experience in a similar role in publishing

Senior Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Completion of a university degree
Successful track record of no less than 3 years in an acquisitions environment
Skills/knowledge/abilities
Proficient with computers; including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer and PowerPoint
Adaptable and creative problem-solver and team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
A systematic approach to setting priorities and time management
A high level of stamina with the capacity to successfully work under pressure and manage many projects simultaneously

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure the authors have obtained permissions for all material owned by others
Check the front matter of all submitted manuscripts (title page, table of contents and, if applicable, acknowledgments, dedication, preface, and introduction)
Check that submitted manuscripts include appropriate notes, bibliographies, etc
PC and Mac proficient, proficiency with MS Word
Good knowledge of the web and web research
Office organization and multi-tasking
Phone and voicemail
ACU Press Workflow
Experience and familiarity with word processing and creative software
Ability to relate well to professional academics and scholars
Ability to manage and maintain multiple projects; a “think on your feet” mentality; ability to take ownership of various tasks
Professional demeanor and appearance
Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with attention to detail
Self-disciplined and self-motivated

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Strong organizational skills
Strategic planning
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
BA/BS required; background in Science preferred
Demonstrable experience in scientific publishing with books and/or journals
Experience managing large, complex publishing projects
Experience commissioning and managing external academic Editorial Boards in scientific publishing

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Develop deep discipline and market knowledge to drive product development decisions for portfolio while assessing global market demand for both print and digital opportunities across the portfolio
Scout for and sign new authors to build strong future product pipeline
Create strong author relationships with both existing and new authors by working closely with them to outline a vision for each product
Conduct ongoing market research including face-to-face meetings and focus groups with customers on college campuses nationwide
Analyze product reviews and market feedback and decide best solutions for our customers that drive growth
Create P&Ls and manage overall portfolio budget
Manage revisions and new product development
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on revision plans, sales presentations and tools, etc
Travel as needed for focus groups, conferences, events, and campus visits to develop market insights, strengthen educator community network and drive revenue performance
BA/BS
At least 2 years’ experience in the publishing industry
Highly analytical with the ability to synthesize multiple viewpoints into actionable plans
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively for a diverse audience
Intellectually curious with a passion for solving customers problems
Creative problem solver who uses data to inform decisions
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel 25%-50% of the time (seasonally based) to colleges and universities, sales conferences and industry conferences
2+ years experiences in higher education markets, ideally in editorial or acquisitions related areas

Acquisitions Editor Resume Examples & Samples

Commission authors and editors to oversee print and online publishing projects in palliative care and emergency medicine
Work with academic advisers and editors to develop strategic publishing plans for monographs, edited treatises, and major print and online works
Work closely with US and UK counterparts in editorial and marketing; share strategy for UK/US collaboration and products; brainstorm ideas with the digital development group for the continued growth of online products
Acquire a mix of new projects, as well existing core copyrights in need of updating; guide all projects from development of initial proposal, through external review and internal approval to the preparation of budgets and contracts
Assume responsibility for all pipeline and front list management and act as the point person for authors
Represent the department and project within OUP and at relevant academic conferences
Identify and evaluate print and online publishing and distribution opportunities, analyze competition, and conduct market research
Contribute to the strategic direction of the Medical Publishing group by focusing on new areas that we’re well positioned to market and promote, focusing on existing core lists so that OUP remains a key player in the relevant field, and identify growth opportunities for the continued development of your lists and the lists of the department
Work closely with marketing, sales, content operations and all other groups within Oxford University Press to ensure competitive costs are achieved, to meet minimum gross-margin goals, to ensure a healthy surplus department wide, and to manage and maintain the overall profitability of the publishing programs
A four-year degree
3-5 years editorial experience and a proven track record of commissioning are required
Candidates will have a familiarity with relevant scholarship in the field, and an established network of contacts and advisors
Familiarity with trends in digital research, scholarship, and publishing is preferred
Project management aptitude/experience
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
Ability to communicate clearly/effectively both verbally and in writing