Acquisitions Editor: Bible Studies & Theology

The Daily Grace Co; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

Paid time off

13 holidays

Employee discounts

Charity match program

Parental leave

Job summary

The Daily Grace Co. seeks an Acquisitions Editor to identify, evaluate, and acquire Bible studies, trade books, and theological resources that align with its mission and publishing strategy.

The ideal candidate will have editorial judgment, theological discernment, and a proven track record of signing books that meet mission and financial goals. Collaboration with cross-departmental teams is essential for editorial standards and market success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theology, publishing, English, or a related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in book publishing, acquisitions, or developmental editing
• Deep theological understanding aligned with The Daily Grace Co.’s statement of faith
• Proven track record of signing books that fit mission and financial goals
• Experience negotiating contracts and preparing P&L considerations for publishing projects
• Knowledge of the Christian publishing landscape and its audiences
• Excellent editorial judgment, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to proactively manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Awareness of emerging publishing technologies and AI integration tools that can enhance efficiency, proposal evaluation, and market research

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire high-quality Bible studies, trade books, and theological resources
• Contract 30+ titles per year that meet theological, editorial, and market standards
• Negotiate contracts and manage author agreements in collaboration with the Director of Acquisitions
• Provide developmental feedback and guidance to authors during early development stages
• Prepare acquisition recommendations and market/financial assessments for review by leadership
• Collaborate with editorial, marketing, and design teams to ensure smooth handoffs and successful project launches
• Monitor market trends to inform future acquisitions
• Maintain organized records of submissions, contracts, and acquisitions pipeline
• Contribute insights and recommendations in departmental and cross-departmental meetings
• Create and refine acquisitions processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and clarity
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Editorial judgment

Theological discernment

Project management

Negotiation

Proposal evaluation

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology/publishing/English

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Daily Grace Co. seeks an Acquisitions Editor to identify, evaluate, and acquire Bible studies, trade books, and theological resources that align with its mission and publishing strategy.

The ideal candidate will have editorial judgment, theological discernment, and a proven track record of signing books that meet mission and financial goals. Collaboration with cross-departmental teams is essential for editorial standards and market success.