Associate Acquisitions Editor

Tax Analysts•Falls Church, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Acquisitions Editor plays a key role in supporting the Commentary department's author acquisition and editorial operations. Working closely with commentary leadership, this position recruits and engages contributors, manages author communications and publication processes, maintains editorial systems and performance data, and supports initiatives that strengthen contributor relationships and improve departmental efficiency.

Requirements

BA in English, writing, or journalism, or equivalent in experience required
2+ years of related professional experience preferred
Superior communication skills
Superior organization skills
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with outside authors
Ability to work well under deadline pressure and adjust to changing priorities
Good computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office and Internet searching

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with style guides and online publishing highly desirable
Knowledge of media analytics
Experience with database management a plus

Responsibilities

Identifies, recruits, and cultivates relationships with new and returning outside authors through research, professional networking, conferences, LinkedIn, social media, and other outreach channels. Assists the journal editors-in-chief in expanding and diversifying the contributor base.
Works with commentary leadership to identify timely tax topics and publication needs, solicits content from outside authors, and helps maintain an active pipeline of contributors for Tax Notes publications.
Monitors and administers the submissions inbox, responds to internal and external inquiries regarding commentary content, routes submissions to editorial staff, and ensures timely communication with contributors throughout the publication process, including for the Procedurally Taxing blog.
Prepares, distributes, and tracks copyright agreements for outside authors. Coordinates permissions requests, manages reprint and repost inquiries, and maintains accurate records of agreements and permissions.
Collects, verifies, and maintains author biographies, photographs, contact information, and related databases, including contributor mailing lists and editorial records, ensuring information remains current and accurate.
Provides authors with publication materials following release, and supports ongoing contributor engagement initiatives.
Coordinates and assists with departmental projects including the Student Writing Competition, the internal magazine cover contest, and updating and maintaining the Write for Us and editorial council webpages.
Supports continuous improvement of acquisitions workflows by maintaining AI-assisted submission review tools, improving author management processes, and identifying opportunities to increase operational efficiency.
Compiles, analyzes, and distributes regular performance reports using Domo, A-Team, and other reporting platforms. Tracks publication performance, contributor activity, and other editorial metrics to support decision-making.
Performs administrative and editorial functions supporting the Commentary department, including maintaining editorial records, coordinating recurring operational tasks, and supporting publication workflows.
Maintains positive relationships with contributors by responding to inquiries, addressing routine publication issues, collecting author feedback, and helping ensure an efficient and professional publication experience.