Acquisitions Editor

$70,100 - $100,500/Yr

Wiley - Hoboken, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Hoboken, NJ

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Acquisitions Editor at Wiley will play a crucial role in the Advanced Engineering book publishing program, focusing on bridging the gap between primary research and practical application. This position involves acquiring content and products that align with Wiley's strategic growth goals, working closely with subject matter experts, and managing the publishing process from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop global publishing opportunities across a competitive landscape.
• Commission individual titles aimed at target markets, meeting sales goals, and building financial models.
• Negotiate and reach agreement with authors over content, schedules, and contractual arrangements.
• Build and maintain relationships with authors, book editors, and contributors.
• Champion projects through the publishing process, proposing and implementing solutions for keeping titles on track.
• Monitor sales results and analyze sales channels to support sales performance of individual titles.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues in editorial and allied functions such as content, technology, marketing, and sales.
• Meet established goals for growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum five years of experience in publishing, specifically acquisitions experience in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven track record of acquiring and developing successful Engineering products.
• Demonstrated mastery of publishing systems, cycles, and activities.
• Ability to apply financial understanding of publishing to the overall strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze potential authors and projects, identify the right projects and shape them for an audience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to be persuasive and direct, yet tactful.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, schedules, and other efforts.
• Project management skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks and agendas.
• Detail-oriented with attention to deadlines and a productive and focused work pattern.
• Ability to move publication projects smoothly from beginning to end.
• Ability to build and manage relationships with authors and team members.
• Self-motivated, curious, and possessing a growth mindset.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Internal mobility program
• Meeting-free Friday afternoons for professional development
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Competitive compensation with fair and transparent pay