Massachusetts Institute of Technology · 22 hours ago
Acquisitions Editor for Information Science and Communication
Cambridge, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMassachusetts Institute of Technology is seeking an Acquisitions Editor for Information Science and Communication to strategically acquire and develop books in the field. The role involves managing a pipeline of projects, working with authors and peer reviewers, and establishing relationships with faculty and prospective authors.
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Responsibilities
Strategically acquire and develop Trade, Academic Trade, professional, and scholarly books on significant topics in information science and communication
Manage a pipeline of projects
Work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readers, academics, students, and professionals
Actively oversee a backlist of projects
Serve as the primary point of contact with authors
Establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors
Exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
a minimum of three years of experience in book publishing, scientific or academic publishing, journalism, information science or a related field
excellent written and verbal communication skills
strong negotiation skills
knowledge of publishing contracts and terms
knowledge of the higher education community
ability to work with academic authors
deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
Preferred
Advanced or bachelor's degree in information science, data science, literature, or a related field
Company
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a research university that conducts research and offers educational courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationMassachusetts Life Sciences Center
2023-08-15Grant
2021-01-01Grant· $1.5M
2020-01-30Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Carlos Botelho de Paula Filho
Chief Technology Officer at Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI)
Gaspare LoDuca
Vice President for Information Systems & Technology and CIO
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