$56,200.00 - $81,500.00; not specified; comprehens...
Hybrid
Acquire and transmit 20-25 book titles
Solicit and evaluate book proposals
Follow best practices for peer review
Penn State University Press seeks an experienced and driven Acquisitions Editor to acquire and transmit 20-25 new scholarly and trade titles per year in the humanities and social sciences
Job Summary
Penn State University Press seeks an experienced and driven Acquisitions Editor to acquire and transmit 20-25 new scholarly and trade titles per year in the humanities and social sciences.
Responsibilities include evaluating proposals, managing peer review, negotiating contracts, preparing manuscripts for production, and overseeing an editorial assistant.
The position requires travel to 4-6 academic conferences annually, with a salary range of $56,200.00 - $81,500.00 and a competitive benefits package.
Matching Summary
Penn State University Press seeks an experienced and driven Acquisitions Editor to acquire and transmit 20-25 new scholarly and trade titles per year in the humanities and social sciences.
Salary
$56,200.00 - $81,500.00; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits package including retirement, PTO, and tuition discount
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Acquire and transmit 20-25 book titles
Solicit and evaluate book proposals
Follow best practices for peer review
Negotiate author contracts
Prepare final manuscripts for production
Oversee editorial assistant work
Nice-to-have
Outstanding networking abilities with scholars
Awareness of book publishing finances
Adapt effectively to challenges
Inclusive and respectful interactions
Key Requirements
3+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat