Romance Editor: Acquisition & Development (Hybrid)

Nashville Public Radio; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Hybrid Work Schedule

Job summary

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is seeking an Editor to help develop a romance list under the Bloomsbury Archer imprint. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of this genre and its subgenres, as well as a history as a reader and editor of this type of book.

Established relationships with agents in this space is a must. The Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality storytelling, diverse viewpoints, compelling hooks, and commercial appeal.

Qualifications

• Four-year undergraduate degree required.
• At least five years of experience in an editorial role at a publishing imprint, including acquisitions.
• Excellent attention to detail, quality, process, and organization.
• Strong knowledge of the romance book market.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and show initiative.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquire approximately ten projects per year.
• Develop and edit manuscripts within the romance genre.
• Evaluate materials for acquisition and provide editorial feedback.
• Maintain relationships with authors and agents.
• Coordinate all stages of publication from acquisition to publication.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings and provide feedback.
• Negotiate manuscript purchases with authors and agents.
• Write catalog/cover copy and title information sheets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Editorial experience

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Four-year undergraduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Bloomsbury Publishing USA is seeking an Editor to help develop a romance list under the Bloomsbury Archer imprint. The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of this genre and its subgenres, as well as a history as a reader and editor of this type of book.

Established relationships with agents in this space is a must. The Editor will seek out, evaluate, acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts with high-quality storytelling, diverse viewpoints, compelling hooks, and commercial appeal.