Senior Editor - Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Macmillan•New York, NY

23d•$80,000 - $98,000

About The Position

Farrar, Straus and Giroux is seeking a Senior Editor to acquire primarily for the fiction list. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of fiction past and present and a passionate determination to help works of excellence reach their deserved audience. Candidates should bring a strong record of successful publications that reflect a clear editorial vision, a commitment to quality, and an enthusiasm for innovation. The position reports to the Editor in Chief and works closely with the rest of the editorial team.

Requirements

8+ years of book publishing experience or the equivalent
Highly developed editing and copywriting skills
Extensive contacts in writing, journalism, agent communities and beyond
Understanding of P&Ls, production schedules and terms
Deep engagement with the fiction landscape and market, across a range of readerships
Familiarity with negotiating and contract language
Experience and interest in working collaboratively and supporting the success of the team as a whole
Managing a variety of needs and perspectives and communicating in a highly professional manner, with diplomacy, discernment, and care

Responsibilities

Publish 8-10 books per year, including lead titles
Commission and acquire a range of titles with strong critical, commercial, and backlist potential
Build relationships with literary agents, writers, and subsidiary rights directors and directly negotiate major terms for potential acquisitions
Develop and edit manuscripts at the structural and line level
Help to shape and build an author’s career across titles
Seek out opportunities for growth and think programmatically to build a cohesive list
Act as a liaison between in-house and external partners
Work closely with in-house colleagues, as well as authors and agents, to position books to their broadest and best audiences
Prepare materials for and present at launch meetings as well as other key moments in the publishing cycle; support colleagues in other departments through key selling points, jacket briefs, and persuasive pitches
Maintain publishing schedules for a full list of titles
Coordinate in a collaborative, positive, timely manner across departments
Contribute to the editorial team and paperback program via mentorship, reading and giving feedback on projects for others on the team, and generating ideas
Partner with one editorial colleague to supervise one employee