New Testament Acquisitions Editor — Hybrid

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.; Needham Corner (MA); Hybrid; USD 65.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hendrickson Publishers, an imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, seeks an Acquisitions Editor to drive New Testament studies and biblical languages content. You will discuss proposals with scholars, evaluate manuscripts, and partner with authors to develop compelling titles.

The role combines acquisitions, development, and project management within a collaborative team. It offers a hybrid work model and some travel to conferences and author meetings.

Qualifikationen

• BA in English, biblical studies, marketing, or business.
• MA/PhD in biblical languages or theology; preference for NT focus.
• Five+ years in publishing, acquisitions or editorial work.
• Strong familiarity with current biblical/theological scholarship.

Aufgaben

• Identify and secure new content for publication.
• Cultivate relationships with scholars to acquire 10-12 strong projects yearly.
• Assess manuscript proposals for quality, originality, and fit.
• Develop financial and content analysis (Pub Plan) for new projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across editorial, design, production, sales, and marketing.
• Guide development plans for assigned book projects and hand off to production.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Self-directed

Strong writing

Travel availability

Ausbildung

BA in English or biblical studies

MA/PhD in biblical languages or theology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Jobbeschreibung

Hendrickson Publishers, an imprint of Tyndale House Publishers, seeks an Acquisitions Editor to drive New Testament studies and biblical languages content. You will discuss proposals with scholars, evaluate manuscripts, and partner with authors to develop compelling titles.

The role combines acquisitions, development, and project management within a collaborative team. It offers a hybrid work model and some travel to conferences and author meetings.