Senior Acquisition Editor / Acquisitions Editor

Job description

Senior Acquisitions Editor/Acquisitions Editor We have a super new opportunity for an experienced Acquisitions Editor to join a leading London based STM publishing organisation, working on their physical sciences and engineering lists. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced acquisitions/commissioning editor looking to take on more responsibility and work on a broad list of titles.This is a highly responsible role and the successful person will need to demonstrate previous success in this area. Key responsibilities of the role will include: · Acquiring new titles and new editions of key backlist titles in the areas of Maths, Physics and Engineering. · Negotiate contracts and terms with Publisher, authors, editors and contributors · Build a network of academic contacts · Develop acquisitions plans and identify relevant trends and market demographics · Work as part of the publishing team to create, implement and track projects · Create proposals, including costing and pricing suggestions. Update and keep abreast of existing product portfolios This is a highly desirable Acquisitions role, working for a highly successful and respected publishing organisation and the role requires relevant experience, tenacity and a can-do approach. The successful person will have: · Demonstrable relevant acquisitions/commissioning experience within the areas of physics, engineering and/or maths · A Master’s/PhD degree in a scientific subject · Experience in identifying and recruiting potential authors · Strong negotiating and numeracy skills · Excellent interpersonal, communication and networking skills · A can-do approach to your work and a resourceful team player This role carries an excellent salary and benefits package depending on experience. For further details, please forward your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role and your salary expectations.