Senior Acquisitions Editor — Shape 20+ Books/Year

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 85,000 - 104,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, disability &生命

401K & ESOP

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Berrett-Koehler Publishers is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Editor based in the United States to secure 20+ nonfiction projects per year across business, current affairs, and personal growth. You will sign, develop, and coach authors, collaborating with a team to shape manuscripts and出版 plans, including hybrid titles under our imprint.

The role requires at least five years in nonfiction acquisitions, a strong author network, and a proactive, collaborative approach to build a mission-driven

Qualifications

Minimum five years as an acquisitions editor of nonfiction.
Strong knowledge of core areas: general business, current affairs, personal growth.
Active networks to identify and sign authors.
Willing to pursue authors digitally and traditionally.
Experience shaping manuscripts and guiding projects to publication.
Ability to acquire traditional and hybrid/cost-share titles.
Ability to prepare book finance materials for contracts.

Responsibilities

Maintain the BK publication program by acquiring 20+ new publications and editions per year.
Advance BK's distinctive approach by partnering with authors to succeed in the marketplace.
Contribute to BK's profitability and financial health.

Skills

Acquisitions editing

Nonfiction publishing

Author development

Editorial coaching

Project development

Networking

Job description

The role requires at least five years in nonfiction acquisitions, a strong author network, and a proactive, collaborative approach to build a mission-driven

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