About the position
Responsibilities
• Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication.
• Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans.
• Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments.
• Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material.
• Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of p&ls.
• Presents titles at various sales meetings.
• Negotiates contracts with agents.
• Shares supervision of an editorial assistant.
Requirements
• Minimum 8 years of relevant editorial experience for Executive Editor; Minimum 10 years of relevant editorial experience to be considered at VP level
• Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects
• Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills
• Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues
• Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
• Experience acquiring and editing upmarket nonfiction in the areas of narrative/journalism, history/current affairs and more
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office
Benefits
• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Elective benefits that employees may select to best fit their needs
