Tyndale House Publishers · 1 day ago
Acquisitions Director, Children & Youth (Publishing)
Carol Stream, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expTyndale House Publishers is one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world, dedicated to helping readers discover the life-giving truths of God’s Word. The Acquisitions Director for Children & Youth will lead the Tyndale Kids team, shaping the publishing strategy and overseeing the acquisition of children's books and multimedia resources to foster spiritual growth.
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Responsibilities
Direct the Tyndale Kids Team’s daily publishing operations, fostering a mission-driven team culture
Mentor team members to grow their skills, contributions, and impact
Develop long-term product plans for children’s books, Bibles, multimedia, and brand lines
Represent the Kids team internally and externally in alignment with broader publishing goals
Serve as lead acquiring editor for children’s products
Identify, acquire and develop meaningful content with authors/agents that encourages spiritual growth
Manage proposal evaluation, market research, and competition analysis
Present acquisitions to Sales Forum and Publications Committee; negotiate contracts for approved products and support contract development
Stay current on children’s publishing trends and serve on a team of in-house market experts
Collaborate across departments to align on product vision and development
Foster and maintain key relationships with authors, agents, and ministry partners
Support author and ministry partner communication strategies alongside marketing and acquisitions teams
Champion and guide projects throughout development with acquisitions and editorial, design, production, and publishing staff to ensure smooth publication
Manage product schedules, deadlines, and internal documentation (PubPlans, costing, etc.)
Oversee product design elements, descriptive copy and promotional materials; ensure timely approvals
Partner with Bible teams to ensure excellence in children’s and teen Bibles
Support annual planning and budgeting processes, including sales projections for children’s products
Oversee backlist development and identify line extension opportunities; lead development of ancillary and derivative products
Participate in sales conferences, ensuring marketing assets are prepared for all Kids products
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to lead teams toward strategic and mission-driven goals
Skilled at crafting and applying multi-year publishing strategies
Strong relational, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Able to be clear, concise and persuasive in articulating product vision clearly to stakeholders and authors
Adept at analyzing market trends, consumer data, and competitor products
Skilled in idea generation and product evaluation
Detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Able to quickly learn internal data systems
Comfortable in fast-paced, flexible, deadline-driven environments
Proactive, resourceful, and results-driven
Active Christian faith with knowledge of evangelical theology, culture, and the Bible
Familiarity with Christian books and media (CBA)
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Education, English, Journalism, Communications, Business); graduate degree a plus
5–7+ years in publishing or content development, preferably with acquisitions experience, including managing author and agent relationships
Knowledge of editorial and production processes
Excellent writing and communication skills
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith
Preferred
Bible publishing experience is a plus; experience in receiving/assessing manuscripts is a plus
Benefits
A summary of Tyndale’s comprehensive benefits is: https://www.tyndale.com/careers/
Company
Tyndale House Publishers
Tyndale House Publishers was founded in1962 by Dr.Kenneth N.Taylor as a means of publishing The Living Bible.Tyndale publishes Christian
201-500 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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