Boydell & Brewer - Senior Acquisitions-Commissioning Editor
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03 September 2024Description
We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Senior Acquisitions/Commissioning Editor to expand our research publishing across both the University of Rochester Press and Boydell Press brands. You will play a critical role in achieving our growth plans through identifying, acquiring, and developing an annually targeted number of new series and titles. You will work closely with authors, editors, editorial and advisory boards, series editors, reviewers, and internal teams to bring impactful content to the market, ensuring that our publications meet the highest standards of academic excellence. You will be primarily acquiring long form research publications in the humanities and social sciences and will be central to developing the direction of our publishing.Key Responsibilities:Strategic and Commercial List Building: Meet strategic growth and profitability goals through the signing and publishing of new series and titles.Research and Network Building: Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and gaps in the academic field. Identify and recruit potential authors, series editors, researchers, and thought leaders for new projects.Project Acquisition and Management: Evaluate manuscript proposals and submitted manuscripts for quality, relevance, and market potential. Negotiate and draft contracts with authors to secure high-quality content. Oversee the editorial process from pre-proposal to publication, ensuring timely and budget-conscious project completion.Collaborative Working: Work effectively with the current University of Rochester Press Editorial Director, URP Editorial Board, and B&B internal teams, including Production, Marketing and Sales, to ensure seamless project workflow. Play a lead role in developing organisational-wide editorial strategy and share best practice with colleagues.Represent the Press: Be an effective ambassador for the publisher at academic conferences, workshops, and other industry events. Network with academics, researchers, and professionals to build the publisher’s reputation and attract top talent.Qualifications, Experience and Skills:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent educated.Extensive experience and a proven track record of list building and commercial success preferably in academic publishing, with a focus on Acquisition/Commissioning roles.Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, develop plans, and execute new publishing initiatives to achieve business objectives.Highly organized with strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Strong understanding of the academic publishing process and market, including knowledge of research funding mechanisms, and scholarly communication trends.Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required to meet with authors, partners and represent the company at events.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills.Strong project management and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Summary of remuneration and company benefits:Competitive salary: dependent on experience and location, full-time, 35 hours per week, permanentHealthcare: dependent on region.Dividend share: due to employee-owned status, staff members are entitled to a share of the company's profitsWorking arrangement: global, hybrid, or home-based options available, or fully office based in either UK or US office if preferred.Flexible working: start and end time of work-day can be adjusted; flexible FridaysCompany culture: Employee-owned business, committee involvement possible, local and global events and access to resources.Boydell & Brewer and University of Rochester Press are advocates for greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the scholarly press community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals from groups under-represented in academic publishing are encouraged to apply.
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