Acquisitions Editor

Wiley Global Technology • Hoboken, NJ

16d • Onsite

About The Position

At Wiley, our growing Advanced Engineering book publishing program is bridging the gap between primary research and application and delivering content solutions for the next generation of practicing engineers and researchers. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion and who wants to grow with us. As an editor on our global Advanced Engineering team, you’ll hit the ground running by acquiring in dynamic and fast-growing areas. You’ll seek out and work with subject matter experts at the best universities, companies and organizations around the world, building on Wiley’s world-class reputation for quality, impactful and timely publications. You’ll acquire content and products in line with our strategic goals for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven experience in publishing, specifically acquisitions experience in Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of acquiring and developing successful Engineering products.
• Demonstrated mastery of publishing systems, cycles and activities.
• Ability to apply financial understanding of publishing to the overall strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze potential authors and projects, identify the right projects and shape them for an audience.
• Excellent written and oral communication and the ability to be persuasive and direct, yet tactful.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, schedules and other efforts.
• Project management skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks and agendas.
• Detail oriented with attention to deadlines and a productive and focused work pattern.
• Ability to move publication projects smoothly from beginning to end.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with authors and team members.
• Self-motivated, curious and a growth mindset
• Ability and willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop global publishing opportunities across a competitive landscape, within traditional book publishing markets and beyond, including digital publishing.
• Commission individual titles aimed at target markets, meeting sales goals, building financial models, and managing the review process.
• Negotiate and reach agreement with authors over content, schedules, and contractual arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with authors, book editors, and contributors.
• Champion projects through the publishing process, proposing and implementing solutions for keeping titles on track, handling author queries, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor sales results and analyze sales channels to support sales performance of individual titles.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in editorial and allied functions such as content, technology, marketing, and sales.
• Meet established goals for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees