Brookes Publishing Co.
Acquisitions Editor
Brookes Publishing Co., Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
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Brookes Publishing Co. is looking for a collaborative, results-oriented Acquisitions Editor to secure highly saleable projects for publication in alignment with the Company’s objectives. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the communication & language, literacy, and learning disabilities marketplaces and a well-developed ability to identify high-quality research and projects that serve the markets’ needs. The acquisitions editor should enjoy developing and nurturing relationships with authors and working collaboratively with internal teams to acquire and deliver pedagogically sound, practical, relevant resources. In addition to recruiting new authors and strengthening relationships with our existing authors, the Acquisitions Editor works closely with Sales and Marketing staff to strategize editorial direction, conceptualize derivative products, and vet market viability of titles and product lines.
The successful candidate is a self-starter looking for a leadership opportunity and has a track record of identifying and developing noteworthy projects with the potential to become financially viable books and products. Deep knowledge of trends in the communication & language, speech-language pathology, literacy, and/or learning disabilities fields is preferred.
The Acquisitions Editor will report to our Vice President of Product Development and be responsible for:
Establishing priorities to ensure the resulting publishing program reflects Brookes Publishing’s standing in the marketplace
Developing a strategic editorial plan for aggressive growth of the lists; creating three-year projections for all acquired titles
Preparing annual qualitative and quantitative assessments of the lists
Closely tracking original and consequential research suitable for publication
Identifying, evaluating, and developing submissions, projects, and proposals, including monitoring trend and sales data, working closely with authors to develop research and work, arranging for projects to be independently reviewed by qualified experts, developing and implementing publication plans for each project including performing market and competitive analyses, summarizing content, identifying potential markets, and outlining financial plans including costs, suggested price, and number of copies, and crafting and presenting proposed projects to Editorial Committee
Negotiating agreements for books and products; working with authors to ensure that terms are met
Preparing and implementing product development plans with authors to ensure timely manuscript delivery
Working with direct reports to ensure the timely and complete delivery of content to Production staff for publication in print and digital formats
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of field trends and practices as well as publishing and product development trends and practices
Working closely with internal teams (e.g., Production, Marketing, Sales) to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond
Keeping Brookes Publishing publications and solutions at the forefront of the field
Regularly visiting key campuses, attending professional conferences, cultivating relationships with leading researchers and authors, and engaging deeply with the relevant literature
Working cooperatively with our team of acquisitions editors, managing editors, and assistants
Setting standards of professionalism and leadership in interactions with all internal staff
Representing and acting as an ambassador for Brookes Publishing in all external interactions
Performing other duties as needed or required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience required; previous experience with educational or scholarly publishing preferred, but professional experience in speech-language pathology or a related field may be a possible substitution
A strong track record of acquisitions as an editor, or presenting and publishing in the field at professional conferences and scholarly journals
Exceptional editorial skill in guiding authors, or working with co-authors and shaping manuscripts
Proficiency with publishing agreements and revenue projections, or experience with grant writing and grant management
Pragmatic problem-solving and analytical thinking
Superior oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and planning skills
Ability to work independently and to work in a team-environment with accuracy, flexibility, and cordiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
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Brookes Publishing Co. is looking for a collaborative, results-oriented Acquisitions Editor to secure highly saleable projects for publication in alignment with the Company’s objectives. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth understanding of the communication & language, literacy, and learning disabilities marketplaces and a well-developed ability to identify high-quality research and projects that serve the markets’ needs. The acquisitions editor should enjoy developing and nurturing relationships with authors and working collaboratively with internal teams to acquire and deliver pedagogically sound, practical, relevant resources. In addition to recruiting new authors and strengthening relationships with our existing authors, the Acquisitions Editor works closely with Sales and Marketing staff to strategize editorial direction, conceptualize derivative products, and vet market viability of titles and product lines.
The successful candidate is a self-starter looking for a leadership opportunity and has a track record of identifying and developing noteworthy projects with the potential to become financially viable books and products. Deep knowledge of trends in the communication & language, speech-language pathology, literacy, and/or learning disabilities fields is preferred.
The Acquisitions Editor will report to our Vice President of Product Development and be responsible for:
Establishing priorities to ensure the resulting publishing program reflects Brookes Publishing’s standing in the marketplace
Developing a strategic editorial plan for aggressive growth of the lists; creating three-year projections for all acquired titles
Preparing annual qualitative and quantitative assessments of the lists
Closely tracking original and consequential research suitable for publication
Identifying, evaluating, and developing submissions, projects, and proposals, including monitoring trend and sales data, working closely with authors to develop research and work, arranging for projects to be independently reviewed by qualified experts, developing and implementing publication plans for each project including performing market and competitive analyses, summarizing content, identifying potential markets, and outlining financial plans including costs, suggested price, and number of copies, and crafting and presenting proposed projects to Editorial Committee
Negotiating agreements for books and products; working with authors to ensure that terms are met
Preparing and implementing product development plans with authors to ensure timely manuscript delivery
Working with direct reports to ensure the timely and complete delivery of content to Production staff for publication in print and digital formats
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of field trends and practices as well as publishing and product development trends and practices
Working closely with internal teams (e.g., Production, Marketing, Sales) to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond
Keeping Brookes Publishing publications and solutions at the forefront of the field
Regularly visiting key campuses, attending professional conferences, cultivating relationships with leading researchers and authors, and engaging deeply with the relevant literature
Working cooperatively with our team of acquisitions editors, managing editors, and assistants
Setting standards of professionalism and leadership in interactions with all internal staff
Representing and acting as an ambassador for Brookes Publishing in all external interactions
Performing other duties as needed or required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience required; previous experience with educational or scholarly publishing preferred, but professional experience in speech-language pathology or a related field may be a possible substitution
A strong track record of acquisitions as an editor, or presenting and publishing in the field at professional conferences and scholarly journals
Exceptional editorial skill in guiding authors, or working with co-authors and shaping manuscripts
Proficiency with publishing agreements and revenue projections, or experience with grant writing and grant management
Pragmatic problem-solving and analytical thinking
Superior oral and written communication skills
Excellent organization, time management, prioritization, and planning skills
Ability to work independently and to work in a team-environment with accuracy, flexibility, and cordiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
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