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Nashville Public Radio; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

MIT Press is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to strategically acquire and develop books for broad readership and academic audiences. You will manage a project pipeline, collaborate with authors and reviewers, and oversee backlist portfolios while building strong relationships with MIT faculty and a network of advisors.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in publishing, with a hybrid work arrangement based in Cambridge, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; strong written and verbal communication is required.
• Minimum of three years in book publishing, scientific/academic publishing, journalism, or related fields.
• Knowledge of publishing contracts, terms, and higher education community.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and develop books for general, professional, scholarly audiences across science, education, and scholarship.
• Manage a pipeline of projects and coordinate with authors and reviewers to develop manuscripts.
• Oversee backlist projects and serve as primary contact with authors.
• Build relationships with MIT faculty and networks of advisors and authors.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Contracts knowledge

Academic publishing

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Acquisitions Editor

MIT Press

Editorial Full Time $69k - $92k

Location Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

Posted August 19, 2026

Job Description

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop books for general readership, professional readers, and scholarly and academic audiences across science, education, and scholarship, as determined by signing goals; manage a pipeline of projects and work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readers, academics, students, and professionals; actively oversee a backlist of projects and serve as the primary point of contact with authors; establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors; and will exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.

Required

Bachelor’s degree in a related field; a minimum of three years of experience in book publishing, scientific or academic publishing, journalism, environmental or political science or a related field; excellent written and verbal communication skill; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors and deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

Preferred

Advanced or bachelor’s degree in science, literature, or a related field. Campus and conference travel are required. The MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA. The MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment.

About The Company

MIT Press publisher Cambridge, MA

Established in 1962, the MIT Press publishes books, journals, and digital products spanning science, technology, art, design, and the social sciences.