Acquisitions Editor/Senior Editor

CORE DUTIES*:

• Acquire and develop 25 titles per year, solicit and evaluate proposals and manuscripts, work with series editors, prepare publishing plans to present to the editorial board, negotiate contracts with authors or agents, and consult with production and marketing.
• Work closely with authors, as well as an editorial assistant, to ensure manuscripts are of high quality, well prepared, and meet scholarly, market, and financial expectations.
• Travel to scholarly conferences and to university campuses.
• Develop, execute, and oversee written communications of moderate complexity, including presentations, talking points, and correspondence.
• Participate in regular meetings of key researchers with media relations needs to develop strategies and tactics for facilitating effective communications.
• Assist in identifying and maintaining professional relationships with key Press and community leaders.
• Assist in preparing content for internal or external publication. Understand email and digital content distribution.
• Identify individuals/groups to attend and/or speak at public meetings or other events.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Experience:

• At least three years’ experience as an Acquisitions Editor.
• Proven acquisitions and network of authors in the social sciences.

Job title and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written communication skills, reporting skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proof reading.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people.
• Capacity to write and synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.

Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:

• Proven track record in acquiring scholarly and trade titles.
• Knowledge of academic research and publishing standards, including the peer review process. Knowledge of contracts and copyright.
• Familiarity with the subject areas.
• Proven ability to develop and shape a publishing program.
• Knowledge of electronic book publishing and interest in emerging digital opportunities.
• Connections with trade agents.
• Excellent communication, project management, and networking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computer systems.

Physical Requirements*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.
• Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.
• Rarely sort/file paperwork.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional work on evenings and weekends.
• On call and ability to respond 24/7.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.