Senior Acquisitions Editor — Hybrid/Traditional Nonfiction

Berrett-Koehler Publishers; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 104 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account plan

401K and ESOP

Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays

Résumé du poste

Berrett-Koehler Publishers seeks a Senior Acquisitions Editor based in the United States to acquire, sign, and develop twenty or more nonfiction book projects annually in areas like general business, management, current affairs, societal change, and personal growth.

You must be based in one of several US states including North Carolina and authorized to work in the United States; the role may involve hybrid scheduling with some remote work and collaboration with an editorial team.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience as an acquisitions editor of nonfiction books.
• Knowledgeable about acquisitions in core nonfiction areas: general business and management, current affairs and societal change, and personal growth.
• Active networks to identify and sign promising authors.
• Willing to pursue authors digitally and in person.
• Ability to provide focused editorial coaching and development to authors.
• Able to sign traditional and hybrid/cost-share titles for Montgomery Station Press imprint.
• Ability to prepare book tip sheets and P&Ls for publications board.

Responsabilités

• Maintain the BK publication program by acquiring 20+ new publications or editions per year.
• Advance BK's mission by stewarding publications and partnering with authors.
• Help BK increase profitability and financial health.

Connaissances

Five years' experience

Nonfiction acquisitions

Editorial development

Description du poste

Berrett-Koehler Publishers seeks a Senior Acquisitions Editor based in the United States to acquire, sign, and develop twenty or more nonfiction book projects annually in areas like general business, management, current affairs, societal change, and personal growth.

You must be based in one of several US states including North Carolina and authorized to work in the United States; the role may involve hybrid scheduling with some remote work and collaboration with an editorial team.