Remote Acquisitions Editor for Christian Publishing

Lifeway Christian Resources; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeway Christian Resources is seeking an Acquisitions Editor for B&H Academic to identify, develop, and champion biblically faithful resources for the local church. You will build relationships with authors and agents, evaluate proposals for theological integrity and market potential, and guide projects from concept through contracts.

You will travel 4–6 times per year for team meetings and engage in remote work across the U.S., with healthcare, time off, and retirement benefits for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Theological Studies, or related field is required.
• M.Div or MA in English, Communications, Journalism, Theological Studies, or related field is required.
• PhD or PhD in progress is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with CMOS and SBL style guides is expected.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue authors and proposals aligning with the product line's vision and priorities.
• Serve as primary contact for proposals from authors and literary agents.
• Develop original book concepts and present ideas to authors to shape new projects.
• Evaluate proposals for theological alignment, market viability, and fit within product line.
• Prepare proposals for Pub Board meetings and summarize terms in deal memos.
• Negotiate contract terms with authors and agents per publishing guidelines.
• Review outlines, chapters, and manuscripts for structure, clarity, and readability; assist authors in refinement.
• Ensure content reflects theological accuracy and Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
• Champion titles internally by representing books at sales conferences with Marketing and Production teams.
• Monitor production schedules and budgets; adjust plans with team input.

Skills

Relationship building

Manuscript evaluation

Editing

CMOS knowledge

SBL knowledge

Contract review

Deal memos & records

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

M.Div or MA

PhD preferred

Tools

Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS)

SBL style guide

Job description

Lifeway Christian Resources is seeking an Acquisitions Editor for B&H Academic to identify, develop, and champion biblically faithful resources for the local church. You will build relationships with authors and agents, evaluate proposals for theological integrity and market potential, and guide projects from concept through contracts.

You will travel 4–6 times per year for team meetings and engage in remote work across the U.S., with healthcare, time off, and retirement benefits for