Senior Editor, TOR

Macmillan•New York, NY

6d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction. This role will primarily acquire for the Tor Books imprint, with additional opportunities to acquire and work across all TPG imprints, including Tor, Nightfire, Bramble and Tordotcom Publishing. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow
Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies
Managerial experience preferred
Excellent literary agent contacts
Strong editing skills
Ability to write galley, catalog, flap/cover copy
Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force
5+ years publishing or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Acquire and edit approximately 10 - 15 original adult SFF titles a year.
Be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies.
Be part of a collaborative team and be involved in every part of the publishing process, including contributing to marketing and publicity campaigns as needed, coordinating with art and design teams, facilitating production with managing ed and authors, etc.
Be a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.
Work closely with authors during editing process and every stage of publishing thereafter, including close collaboration on discussions of positioning, cover, marketing, timelines, and other publishing needs.
Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second-reads for publisher and teammates.
Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of your titles; ensure the cover conveys specific positioning; negotiate all jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.
Present selected titles to the national account reps each season at launch meetings.
Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to the sales force, publicity, and marketing teams.
Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for every stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, presentation to the sales force, for blurb mailings, etc.
Actively seek to expand and nurture new and existing relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry.