Acquisitions Editor: Books, Mini Kits & Licensing

Publishers Marketplace; Philadelphia, New York (Philadelphia County, NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Job summary

Hachette Book Group's Running Press imprint is seeking an Editor to join a creative team to acquire and edit approximately 15 books and related products each year. It would be a bonus if the candidate can grow our fiction list with partners.

Location is Philadelphia (Preferred) or New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office). The ideal candidate has 5+ years of editorial experience and a track record in book publishing, with strong relationships with authors and agents.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ editorial experience in book, licensing, magazine or digital publishing.
• Strong editing and development skills with a track record in genre fiction or illustrated books a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to present to sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and edit titles and related products, including Mini Kits, with a view to market trends.
• Cultivate relationships with authors, licensors, agents and publishing partners.
• Edit manuscripts and manage projects through all publishing stages.

Skills

Editorial experience

Book publishing knowledge

Communications skills

Project management

Industry relationship building

Tools

Word

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Hachette Book Group's Running Press imprint is seeking an Editor to join a creative team to acquire and edit approximately 15 books and related products each year. It would be a bonus if the candidate can grow our fiction list with partners.

Location is Philadelphia (Preferred) or New York City (Hybrid – three days per week in the office). The ideal candidate has 5+ years of editorial experience and a track record in book publishing, with strong relationships with authors and agents.