Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Acquiring scholarly and trade titles
Evaluating book proposals and manuscripts
Negotiating author contracts
Penn State University Press seeks an experienced Acquisitions Editor to acquire 20-25 new book titles per year in humanities and social sciences, including rhetoric and Africana studies
Job Summary
Penn State University Press seeks an experienced Acquisitions Editor to acquire 20-25 new book titles per year in humanities and social sciences, including rhetoric and Africana studies.
Responsibilities include soliciting and evaluating proposals, managing peer review, negotiating contracts, preparing manuscripts for production, and overseeing an editorial assistant.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $56,200.00 - $81,500.00, comprehensive benefits, and a generous tuition discount.
Matching Summary
Penn State University Press seeks an experienced Acquisitions Editor to acquire 20-25 new book titles per year in humanities and social sciences, including rhetoric and Africana studies.
Salary
Base: $56,200.00 - $81,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Acquiring scholarly and trade titles
Evaluating book proposals and manuscripts
Negotiating author contracts
Preparing manuscripts for production
Networking with scholars
List-building expertise
Nice-to-have
Inclusive and respectful collaboration
Adaptability to changing priorities
Awareness of academic publishing challenges
Key Requirements
3+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's Degree
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Experience drafting new title Profit and Loss (P&L) statements