Editor I--Journalism and Media (US)
About The Position
This position is responsible for managing the global journalism studies and journalism practice textbook, professional, and supplementary books program, with some additional remit within media studies, media production, and mass communication. The position involves commissioning new editions of key textbooks; organically growing the list with first editions, particularly for the US market; identifying and pursuing opportunities for books for the professional market; and maintaining the reputation of the list in the academic/scholarly market with our supplementary titles. This editor works with long-standing authors and will be expected to build new author relationships.
Requirements
- Previous experience in academic publishing is ideal.
- Commissioning experience in academic publishing would be an advantage.
- A self-starter who can work quickly and independently while liaising effectively with team members globally as well as a diverse and wide-ranging author base.
- Ability to assess proposals and evaluate proposal reviews with an eye to subject and list standards and course or professionals’ needs.
- Flexibility and creative thinking when faced with the occasional challenging editorial decision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, with the capability of achieving challenging commissioning goals.
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.
- Financial focus and the ability to budget and analyze financial data.
- Candidates must have the right to live and work in the United States.
- Candidates must live within a commutable distance of our Philadelphia, or New York, NY US offices to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required.
- An expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
Nice To Haves
- A background in media or journalism studies is not necessary but would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Meeting annual commissioning goals, with an emphasis on acquiring journalism studies and journalism practice textbook, professional, and supplementary books.
- Meeting annual publishing goals by working with authors to help them meet manuscript submission deadlines and liaising with production and authors to meet production and publishing deadlines.
- Researching journalism course and professional trends, entailing conference attendance, particularly in the United States, and potential campus travel.
- Liaising with series editors and book authors, as well as marketing, production, and sales colleagues.
Benefits
- An annual salary of $65,000 - $72,000
- Salary commensurate with experience
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
- Paid sick time
- Ample paid time off
- 3 additional discretionary days for the holiday season at the end of the year
- Up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Medical & vision benefits
- 4 volunteering days per year
- 401(k) match
- Flexible working schedule
- Seasonal social and charitable events
- Training and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
