Remote Acquisitions Editor — Christian Publishing

LifeWay Christian Resources; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Vacation and sick time

Holiday pay

401(k) plan

Maternity/paternity leave

Adoption assistance

Mission trip time

Job summary

Lifeway Christian Resources seeks a Remote Acquisitions Editor for B&H Academic to identify, develop, and champion biblically faithful resources for local churches. Build relationships with authors and agents, evaluate proposals for theological integrity and market potential, and guide projects from concept through contract execution.

This remote U.S. role requires travel 4–6 times annually for team meetings and events; you will collaborate with Marketing and Production to promote acquired

Qualifications

• Relationship with authors, literary agents, and ministry contacts.
• Manuscript and proposal evaluation for theological accuracy, market viability, editorial fit.
• Editing for structure, clarity, readability and tone.
• Working knowledge of CMOS and SBL style guides.
• Contract review and licensing/rights understanding.
• Ability to travel 4–6 times per year for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue authors and proposals aligned with publishing vision and priorities.
• Respond to authors and agents as primary contact for submissions.
• Develop original book concepts and present ideas to prospective authors.
• Evaluate proposals for theological alignment, market viability, and fit.
• Prepare and present proposals at Pub Board meetings; create deal memos.
• Negotiate contract terms with authors and agents per guidelines.
• Review outlines, samples, and full manuscripts for quality and fit; assist authors in revisions.
• Ensure content reflects theological accuracy and Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Champion titles internally with Sales, Marketing, and Production teams.
• Monitor production schedules and budgets; adjust plans with team input.

Skills

Relationship building

Manuscript evaluation

Editing

Chicago Manual of Style

SBL style guide

Contract review

Deal memos

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism/Theological Studies

M.Div or MA in English/Communications/Journalism/Theological Studies

PhD or PhD in progress

Job description

Lifeway Christian Resources seeks a Remote Acquisitions Editor for B&H Academic to identify, develop, and champion biblically faithful resources for local churches. Build relationships with authors and agents, evaluate proposals for theological integrity and market potential, and guide projects from concept through contract execution.

This remote U.S. role requires travel 4–6 times annually for team meetings and events; you will collaborate with Marketing and Production to promote acquired