Acquisitions Editor

The Globe Pequot Publishing Group • Essex, CT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Globe Pequot is seeking an Acquisitions Editor for the Globe Pequot imprint at our office in Essex, Connecticut. This position will report directly to the Editorial Director. The Globe Pequot imprint publishes regional books that embody the unique spirit of a state or region. Topics include travel, history, regional interests, lifestyle, culture, food, and cooking. To be considered, please submit both a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in English or a related field.
• 5+ years of editorial Trade-book acquisitions experience.
• Strong interest in non-fiction regional book topics.
• Exceptional editorial vision, judgment, and market savvy.
• A collegial approach and ability to work well with others in editorial, production, and marketing, as well as with authors.
• An ability to manage deadlines, budgets and work independently.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Experience selecting photography and conceptualizing cover designs.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Signing approximately 30-plus books per year that advance strategic and financial goals.
• Generating new regional book ideas, evaluating submitted proposals, soliciting market feedback, presenting proposals to an editorial board, and negotiating publishing agreements.
• Working with authors from concept to transmittal to ensure publications meet high editorial standards and prove successful in the market.
• Overseeing the publishing process for each title, including serving as primary liaison with the production, design, marketing, publicity, and sales departments.
• Managing ongoing relationships with authors and assuming responsibility for some one-offs already under contract.
• Presenting books at sales meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level