Remote Acquisitions Editor: Build & Launch Titles

Sage Pub; United States; Remoto; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sage Publishing in the United States seeks an Acquisitions Editor I to strategically fill the pipeline with new content for the Communication curriculum and to manage titles from signing to revision scheduling. This fully remote role requires collaboration with product management, content development, marketing, and sales to chart a competitive list.

You will lead market research, author relationships, and new acquisitions, presenting proposals to Publishing Committee and guiding product

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree in Communication Studies or a related discipline is a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of experience in acquisitions, editorial, product management, sales, or a related role in higher education publishing or ed-tech. We also welcome applicants whose experience in teaching, academic administration, or a related field has built transferable skills.
• Working knowledge of the Communication curriculum and course market (e.g., Public Speaking, Interpersonal, Intro to Communication, Media, Organizational, Intercultural), or the ability to build that expertise quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to identify market trends and turn customer and competitor insights into a clear list strategy and compelling product proposals.
• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, teamwork, and communication skills, including the ability to work with authors and collaborators with professionalism and tact.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to use data, dashboards, and market feedback to guide decisions and meet key performance indicators.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities at once.
• Confident presentation skills, whether in person, virtual, or at sales meetings and academic conferences.
• Comfort with technology, digital content, and courseware platforms, and curiosity about how they shape teaching and learning.

Mansioni

• Market intelligence—be the expert on our external customers, both instructors and students, and understand their key adoption/purchasing criteria.
• The competitive landscape—understand the competition in each course market, including content/coverage requirements and technology use.
• Curriculum expertise—translate field needs into products you sign, revise, develop, and publish to reflect market trends and DEI considerations.
• Author management—develop relationships with authors, negotiate terms, and navigate conversations.
• New acquisitions—signing targets, draft proposals, present to Publishing Committee, and update collaborators.
• List management—arrange revisions, set schedules, drive efficiencies, and ensure optimal cycling.
• Market research—design surveys, focus groups, and interviews to validate content value.
• Marketing communication—provide product content for marketing activities.
• Content development—work with editors to resolve schedules and determine content needs.
• New product launches—collaborate with go-to-market teams and present at meetings.
• Thought leader—demonstrate knowledge of higher-ed publishing and Sage strategy.

Conoscenze

Market intelligence

Competitive landscape

Curriculum expertise

Author management

Negotiation

Data analytics

Project management

Presentation skills

Technology literacy

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Advanced degree in Communication Studies or related field (optional)

Descrizione del lavoro

Sage Publishing in the United States seeks an Acquisitions Editor I to strategically fill the pipeline with new content for the Communication curriculum and to manage titles from signing to revision scheduling. This fully remote role requires collaboration with product management, content development, marketing, and sales to chart a competitive list.

You will lead market research, author relationships, and new acquisitions, presenting proposals to Publishing Committee and guiding product