Acquisitions EditorSenior Acquisitions Editor
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30+ days ago
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Job Summary
What We Are Looking For
Baylor University Press is seeking an Acquisitions Editor (AE) to contribute to BUPs publishing philosophy fulfillment of its mission and day-to-day activities by acquiring and developing projects for the Presss list of publications. The Acquisition Editor manages the BUP list working with authors to create proposals for new projects and offering counsel and editorial guidance during the drafting of manuscripts. The AE serves as a primary contact between the Press and BUP authors and by doing so embodies the Presss publishing philosophy and mission to our writing and reading constituencies. The Acquisitions Editor also oversees our quarterly cycles of pub boards and University Press Committee meetings.
Remote work will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Qualifications:
- A Masters degree and one year of relevant work experience are required. A Doctorate and three years of work experience are preferred.
- For the Senior level a Masters degree and five years of relevant work experience are required. A Doctorate and seven years of relevant work experience are preferred.
- A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of the degree requirement
What You Will Do
- Manage the list of BUP books providing strategy and oversight for the publication of new and revised titles
- Acquire approximately 25-30 new titles per year negotiating contract terms and working with authors and series editors during manuscript development
- With the Press Director pursue project-specific subventions for new titles when applicable
- Evaluate solicited and unsolicited proposals and full manuscripts from authors and coordinate the Presss peer review process for main colophon BUP projects
- Communicate with authors regarding manuscript submission and formatting eventually handing off acceptable manuscripts to the BUP production team
- Organize and lead regular acquisitions meetings and quarterly cycles of pub boards and University Press Committee meetings
- Assist in the composition of book copy for cover catalog and website
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $65000 - $80000. The full salary range for this position classification is $61883.47 - $102107.73
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience skills knowledge abilities education licensure and certification analysis of internal equity and other business and organizational needs.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Fact check
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- FDA Regulations
- Copy Editing
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Content Development
- Journalism
- Curriculum Development
- Cycling
- Writing Skills
About Company
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