Senior Acquisitions Editor

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain a strategic acquisitions plan, including signing targets and a pipeline of
• Consult regularly with psychologists, customers, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to
• Build and maintain a broad professional network of leading psychologists and recruit experts to
• Develop strong relationships with existing authors and manage projects at different stages of the
• Evaluate book proposals and peer reviews based on editorial quality, audience relevance, strategic
• Prepare financial projections and profit-and-loss analyses, presenting proposals for final approval.

🎯 Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in English, Psychology, or a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• At least 8 years of experience, or equivalent expertise, in scholarly, professional, reference
• A successful and consistent track record in acquisitions or product development.
• Professional experience or familiarity with psychology or a related discipline is preferred but not
• Knowledge of relevant subject areas, or the ability to develop this expertise quickly; familiarity
• The ability to establish and maintain a strong network of psychologists and other subject matter

🎁 Benefits

• Annual salary range of $90,000–$139,000 USD, depending on relevant experience, education, and other
• Remote work and flexible scheduling, subject to the applicable flexible work policy and approval.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Outpatient mental health benefits.
• Paid personal and vacation time.