Acquisitions Editor - Major Reference Works

Elsevier; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Acquisitions Editor for Major Reference Works. This role involves developing and managing a portfolio of groundbreaking reference content in Life Sciences and Earth/Environmental Sciences. You will collaborate with subject experts, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely publication of high-quality works. The company promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and a variety of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance and employee assistance programs. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Flexible Working Arrangement

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Service Awards

New Baby Gift

Various Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in academic publishing with a focus on editorial and acquisitions.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills essential for networking.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop Major Reference Works in Life Sciences and Earth Sciences.
• Recruit and manage Editors-in-Chief for publication projects.

Skills

Academic Publishing Experience

Strategic Planning

Content Acquisitions

Negotiation Skills

Relationship Building

Market Data Utilization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Acquisitions Editor - Major Reference Works

Are you interested in pursuing a career in publishing?

Would you like to work with world-leading subject experts to develop and publish market-leading reference content?

About our Team

The Major Reference Works editorial team are responsible for commissioning and publishing ground-breaking, Major Reference Works in key areas of science to meet customer needs. Recruiting global subject matter experts as editors to lead individual titles, our reference works are broad and provide comprehensive coverage. They are the perfect one-stop solution for undergraduates, postgraduates and early career researchers looking to expand their knowledge.

About the Role

Acquisition Editor will be responsible for Responsible for the editorial strategy, acquisition, and portfolio ownership/management of Major Reference Works in Life Sciences and Earth/Environmental Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop commercially attractive Major Reference Works in Life Sciences and Earth/Environmental Sciences

• Identify and develop revisions from successful backlist titles to meet market needs

• Creating appropriate proposals and financials for internal approval

• Recruit and hire Editors-in-Chief for Major Reference Works and collaborate with them to create appropriate editorial boards

• Negotiate contracts with Editor in Chiefs

• Partner with MRW Operations team to ensure timely and in-scope publication of contracted titles

Requirements

• Experience in academic publishing, preferably editorial; understanding of academic markets, strategic planning, content acquisitions, author management; working with both print and digital content

• Proven ability to network and build strong relationships across internal and external partners, with strong communication and negotiation skills

• Track record of meeting goals and actively participating in process improvements

• Innovative, thoughtful approach to author management and product development

• Basic to advanced understanding of utilizing market data and customer research to develop and refine publishing and project plans.

• Goal-driven, process approach to develop and improve on processes, systems, and go-to-market execution

• Comfort working in matrix organization and interest in the challenge of building new programs

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working remotely from home 2:30pm-11pm (Mon-Thu) and Every Friday working from the office (09:00am-5:00pm)

Working for You

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Covers you, your immediate family, and parents.

• Enhanced Health Insurance Options: Competitive rates negotiated by the company.

• Group Life Insurance: Ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

• Group Accident Insurance: Extra protection for accidental death and permanent disablement.

• Flexible Working Arrangement: Achieve a harmonious work-life balance.

• Employee Assistance Program: Access support for personal and work-related challenges.

• Medical Screening: Your well-being is a top priority.

• Modern Family Benefits: Maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

• Long-Service Awards: Recognizing dedication and commitment.

• New Baby Gift: Celebrating the joy of parenthood.

• Subsidized Meals in Chennai: Enjoy delicious meals at discounted rates.

• Various Paid Time Off: Take time off with Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, and Gazetted Public Holidays.

• Free Transport pick up and drop from the home -office - home (applies in Chennai)

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals' advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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