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Senior Acquisitions Editor

Overview:

Zondervan Books is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and highly values diverse backgrounds and insights that fuel our innovation.

Serves in a leadership role in the acquisition and editorial/product development for non-fiction titles in the Christian market.

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

Actively acquires approximately 12 - 14 titles per year consistent with publishing strategy and financial goals.
Oversees editorial development of books acquired, including the delivery of expert and timely editorial work and strong author management.
Shepherds the titling, packaging, and cataloging process for acquired titles.
Provides timely communication with current and potential authors and their agents regarding the status of their propsals and/or contracted projects.
Negotiates with authors and/or agents in a manner that is fair and within financial benchmarks and develops, nurtures and grows author and agent relationships; strong editorial judgment about which authors to acquire and resign.
Represents Zondervan persuasively within HCCP and within the broader publishing community, including at writer’s conferences and industry trade shows as needed.
Influences and informally mentors junior editorial staff.
Possesses expertise in the landscape of American Christianity, as well as an understanding of cultural, entertainment, and publishing trends.

Qualifications:

Knowledge: Expert market knowledge, proven leadership ability, proven success in acquisitions, proven ability to maintain strong relationships with internal and external constituencies.

Work Experience: Proven success as an acquisitions editor with 7 - 8 years editorial experience or other relevant publishing experience.

Education: BA in Humanities, English, Journalism, or Theology or equivalent degree required. MA degree preferred.

Work Environment (Fast paced, quickly changing): Fast-paced, deadline-driven, can be solitary, definitely have to be self-motivated. Manage multiple projects on different schedules in different stages.

Skills:

Excellent developmental editing, line editing, proofreading, and communication skills; ability to work with authors in developing content
Manuscript management experience.
Familiarity with Christian content and a variety of theological frameworks
Able to work with and lead/influence others in a team environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to juggle multiple assignments at any given time
Able to manage and coach creative people and desire to see them thrive
Skilled in understanding book offers, publishing terms, and negotiation tactics
Decisive, well organized, strategic planner in the context of a team environment with shared processes and goals. Innovation and creativity skills are crucial for success
Relationship builder, networker, diplomatic and collaborative
Outstanding communication and public speaking skills
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving marketplace and environment
Able to travel as needed

The salary range for this position is $68,000-$90,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

By HarperCollins

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Private

INDUSTRY

Publishing

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in New York, NY

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