Acquisitions Editor Amazon Publishing
Acquisitions Editor Amazon Publishing
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09-04-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 71700 - 153400
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
09-04-2025
Job Description
Amazon Publishing is seeking an innovative passionate marketsavvy Acquisitions Editor with a primary focus on acquiring book club fiction. You will be responsible for discovering and acquiring exceptional content managing author and agent relationships and collaborating with marketing publicity production and author relations teams to deliver quality books and worldclass author experiences. This is a multifaceted job in a fastpaced environment that requires facility with data flexibility creativity and a sense of humor.
Key job responsibilities
Identify evaluate and develop submissions projects and proposals to acquire including:
Monitoring trend and sales data
Strong analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility
Strong track record of discovering developing and publishing bestselling titles and authors
Working closely with authors to develop their work and careers
Working closely with internal teams to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with literary agents
About the team
Amazon Publishing is the fullservice publishing arm of Amazon. Our mission is to invent new and better ways to connect authors and readers.
Strong track record of discovering developing and publishing bestselling titles and authors
Strong negotiation skills along with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls
Strong project management experience and ability to hit deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team setting
Fluent in all office applications including Word Excel Outlook Salesforce
Broad list of agent contacts
5 years of content acquisition and/or content development experience preferred
Familiarity with ETL SQL handling/analyzing data a plus
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Key job responsibilities
Identify evaluate and develop submissions projects and proposals to acquire including:
Monitoring trend and sales data
Strong analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility
Strong track record of discovering developing and publishing bestselling titles and authors
Working closely with authors to develop their work and careers
Working closely with internal teams to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with literary agents
About the team
Amazon Publishing is the fullservice publishing arm of Amazon. Our mission is to invent new and better ways to connect authors and readers.
Strong track record of discovering developing and publishing bestselling titles and authors
Strong negotiation skills along with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls
Strong project management experience and ability to hit deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team setting
Fluent in all office applications including Word Excel Outlook Salesforce
Broad list of agent contacts
5 years of content acquisition and/or content development experience preferred
Familiarity with ETL SQL handling/analyzing data a plus
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $153400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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