Senior Acquisitions Editor, Synthesis Books

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Position: Senior Acquisitions Editor- Engineering (Synthesis)

Location: New York, NY; Jersey City; Philadelphia; Washington, DC; London; Dordrecht; Heidelberg; Berlin - Hybrid working model

Job Duties:
Pursues an active and efficient acquisitions policy in the Engineering subject area through correspondence, required meetings/trips, telephone, consultations with advisors, etc.
Approximately 20%-40% travel as well as strong initiative and independent functioning is required in this position.
Prepares and executes publishing contracts in regard to US product.
Maintains and develops a circle of reviewers and advisors and evaluates their judgments.
Maintains continuous cooperation and dialogues with marketing, promotion and production concerning individual projects as well as general questions of mutual interest.
Maintains communication with US and Global editorial counterparts about specific immediate questions as well as long term strategy questions. Works with various branches in coordination of the international program.
Supervises final editorial preparation of manuscripts for production.
Discusses, assumes and proposes financial and budgetary plans for program. Ensures that financial reports, status reports, budget forecasts, etc., can be made on the basis of readily available material.
Develops guidelines, plans, reporting systems, etc., to implement publishing plans. Maintains current status of all projects in the program via reporting system.
Reviews and discusses new projects and plans with editorial colleagues particularly in overlapping areas.
Monitors staffing requirements and trains and develops staff.
Any other duties as required by manager.

Job Requirements:
College/University degree.
Experience as an acquisitions editor required.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills required.
Must be willing and able to travel.

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Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match and contribution
• Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off
• Flexible Spending and Commuter programs
• Multiple Life insurance options
• Disability coverage
• Tuition Assistance
• Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts
• An array of Employee Social Networks

Annualized Base Salary Range: $91,000 – $100,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education and skill level.

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