Associate Education Acquisitions Editor

Associate Education Acquisitions Editor

 

Excellent opportunity to develop a portion the education list at an important and influential international publishing house.  Peter Lang Publishing, a Manhattan-based academic press, is seeking a full time associate acquisitions editor to work with the Managing Director to continue the growth of the Education list.  Lang is already recognized as one of the premier houses publishing education volumes and specialized textbooks today. 

 

 Key editorial position at major education publisherWill be assigned many resources and existing structure to aid in acquisitions effortMust have prior experience in acquisition of books and textbooksBe prepared to work with Managing Director to restructure education list and to develop 10-year editorial planAbsolutely must be innovative thinker, capable of translating editorial vision into viable productsMinimum 3 years in comparable acquisitions positionMust interface well with marketing and production departments, helping with promotional campaigns and production planningMust have concepts for the followingUpper division undergraduate and graduate level textbooksTheoretical volumes for libraries and professors of educationSupplemental materials to support the textbook programElectronic strategy for education contentCo-publishing and co-branding with professional and other organizationsIdeas for journalsExtensive local and national travel to conferences and campusesCompetitive salary, sales incentives, 401(k) with company participation, full medical and dental coverage, life insurance, travel expense accountExcellent work environment in downtown ManhattanWork with small, dedicated staff with extensive experienceReports to Managing DirectorMust work independently and have excellent command of detailsMust share vision of the mission statement of the education list, the management team and the company