Oxford University Press · 1 month ago
Acquisitions Editor
New York City, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$68K/yr - $96K/yr
4+ years expOxford University Press is the world’s largest university press, partnering with researchers and educators to adapt publications to local needs. They are seeking an Acquisitions Editor for the Oxford Intersections program, responsible for developing and commissioning new research topics while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and enhancing the Press's scholarly reputation.
Publishing
Responsibilities
Identify, conceptualize, and commission new research publishing topics under the Intersections umbrella
Nurture relationships with scholars from across the globe to secure regular publishing of original research on emerging areas of societal and cultural focus
Work effectively alongside the core team of Intersections Editors, as well as with colleagues in Research Editorial and in the wider business including Product, Content Development, Sales, Marketing, and Content Operations
Act as a public-facing representative of the Press and the Intersections program, building its visibility within the scholarly community and with the public
Develop new ideas to drive strategic publishing initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4 years of publishing or transferable professional experience from related fields or advanced study
Experience with the business and legal aspects of publishing, including experience negotiating contract terms with editors and contributors
An understanding of academic publishing (journals, reference, textbooks, monographs, &/or trade), including peer review processes, production processes, marketing, industry trends, competitors, and AI tools
Outstanding communication skills and ability to build trust, share ideas clearly, and work through quick turnarounds and complex challenges with both internal teams and external partners
Curiosity about the direction of travel for new research ideas, as well as an interest in collaborating with scholars across the disciplinary spectrum
A keen interest in developing new ideas to drive strategic publishing initiatives
Benefits
15 days’ vacation time that rises with service
10 sick days
Floating holidays
Personal days
Volunteering days
Company holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Employee Assistance Programs
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Non-elective contribution on your behalf to your retirement plan of 7% of your salary
Matching contribution to the retirement plan of 50% on the first 6% of employee contributions
Company
Oxford University Press
Part of the University of Oxford.
5001-10000 employees
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