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John Wiley & Sons Inc. is hiring : Acquisitions Editor in Hoboken

John Wiley & Sons Inc. is hiring : Acquisitions Editor in Hoboken

MediabistroHoboken, NJ, United States
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Job Description : Acquisitions Editor

Location :

Hoboken (HQ), NJ, USA

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it's in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About the Role :

At Wiley, our growing Advanced Engineering book publishing program is bridging the gap between primary research and application and delivering content solutions for the next generation of practicing engineers and researchers. We're looking for someone who shares our passion and who wants to grow with us.

As an editor on our global Advanced Engineering team, you'll hit the ground running by acquiring in dynamic and fast-growing areas. You'll seek out and work with subject matter experts at the best universities, companies and organizations around the world, building on Wiley's world-class reputation for quality, impactful and timely publications. You'll acquire content and products in line with our strategic goals for growth.

How you will make an impact :

  • Identify and develop global publishing opportunities across a competitive landscape, within traditional book publishing markets and beyond, including digital publishing.
  • Commission individual titles aimed at target markets, meeting sales goals, building financial models, and managing the review process.
  • 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, handling author queries, and troubleshooting.
  • 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.

What we look for :

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Proven experience in publishing, specifically acquisitions experience in 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 and 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 a growth mindset
  • Ability and willingness to travel

    • About Wiley :

    Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world's most important challenges.

    We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

    We offer a competitive compensation package, with a salary range of $70,100 to $100,500 USD.

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