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Cengage Group Acquisitions Editor in Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Introduction

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced professional in the field of publishing to join our team of acquisitions editors responsible for the portfolio of products that comprise the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) publishing program. Duties encompass responsibility for product research, business case development, partner negotiation, and the production and publication of digital collections of historical primary sources within the GPS program.

Purpose

To lead all aspects of the creation from initial concept to final publication of individual digital archive modules and to formulate and develop digital archives series in support of the financial objectives of GPS publishing program. This position will focus heavily on acquiring products in the area of legal history.

Key Accountability: Product Development and Production

1. Product Research and Concept Development: Investigate, quantify and collect data on potential institutional partners and content collections (e.g., historical books, manuscripts, serials and newspaper publications) that can serve as the basis for digital archive products and product series, particularly in the area of legal history.
2. Business Case Research and Product Approval: Prepare market research and financial analysis for new product approvals, which includes conducting sales history reviews and gathering feedback from potential academic users and library selectors.
3. Partner Negotiation and Product Staging: Submit pre-contract proposals to potential partners, draft partner agreements for content acquisition, and negotiate final terms for signing of products.
4. Product Staging and Creation: Coordinate with the in-house production team the successful digital conversion of content to publication.
5. Marketing and Sales Liaising Duties: Act as the key provider of product information to marketing, sales, and customer engagement teams on products and product series.

Skills/Knowledge You Will Need

1. A strong sense of curiosity and openness to learning about topics in a variety of academic areas, particularly history and the humanities.
2. An ability and willingness to fully own the product and series development life cycle.
3. A flexible approach to tasks and a ‘can do’ attitude, along with a willingness to learn new skills.
4. A capacity to work on a regular basis in a team setting.
5. Keen attention to detail and follow-through.
6. Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Strong numeracy skills and financial literacy.
8. Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
9. Strong PC skills with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
10. Ability to work calmly in a sometimes high-pressure environment.
11. Team player suited to a collaborative environment.
12. Understanding of copyright, privacy and data protection, archival practice, and digitization preferred.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree level required, advanced degree preferred.
2. A degree in history or the humanities preferred.

Cengage Group does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences.

Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures.

Compensation

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$58,300.00 - $93,200.00 USD