Acquisitions Editor — Biblical Studies & NT Publishing

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Peabody (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to join their team in Peabody, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and acquiring scholarly content in biblical studies and languages. This position requires collaboration with various teams and managing relationships with authors. A B.A. is essential, along with a graduate degree in theological studies preferred. The hiring range is between $52k and $62k annually, with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of previous publishing experience, preferably in acquisitions or editorial.
• Familiarity with current scholarship in biblical studies and languages.
• Able to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire 10–12 projects a year in biblical studies.
• Collaborate with editorial, design, production, sales, and marketing teams.
• Manage author relationships and oversee project timelines.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

People skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Education

B.A. in English, biblical studies, marketing, or business

M.A. and/or Ph.D. in biblical languages or biblical/theological studies

Job description

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to join their team in Peabody, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and acquiring scholarly content in biblical studies and languages. This position requires collaboration with various teams and managing relationships with authors. A B.A. is essential, along with a graduate degree in theological studies preferred. The hiring range is between $52k and $62k annually, with opportunities for a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.