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Crossway

Editor, Academic Books

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

... and Acquisitions colleagues), the Production team, and other Crossway colleagues as needed ... employees (temporary employees not eligible.) Salary : Salary range is $65,000 to $95,000. This ...

Collabera

Attorney Editor

Tampa, FL · Remote

Client is looking for temporary business State Specialist contractors to work on documents to ... M&A and related transactional experience. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Collabera

Attorney Editor

Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ · Remote

Client is looking for temporary business State Specialist contractors to work on documents to ... M&A and related transactional experience. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

The Pennsylvania State University

The Editorial Assistant will support two editors in their book acquisitions. They will learn about all aspects of book acquisitions while gaining insight into the workings of other Press departments ...

Collabera

Attorney Editor

Columbus, OH · Remote

Client is looking for temporary business State Specialist contractors to work on documents to ... M&A and related transactional experience. Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.

Children's Hospital Boston

Radiographer, CV

Boston, MA · On-site

Assisting physicians with image acquisition during rotational angiography and 3D editing. * Responsible for the operation of the temporary pacing box/catheter during Cath procedures. * Following ...

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Aston Carter

Content Specialist

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

$52.88 - $62.50/hr

Strong collaboration and editing skills. * Knowledge of branding and content consistency best ... Work Environment This is a 100% remote, 6-month temporary contract position. You will have the ...

NCSA

Video Content Producer

Bradenton, FL · On-site

Responsible for shooting, editing, audio engineering, duplication and final production in concert ... acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time and seasonal/temporary roles.

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary acquisitions editor in the United States is $59,622.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $60,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Acquisitions Editor vs Contract Acquisitions Editor?

AspectTemporary Acquisitions EditorContract Acquisitions Editor
CredentialsBachelor’s degree, experience in editing/publishingBachelor’s degree, experience in editing/publishing
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignment, often in publishing houses or educational institutionsProject-based, often freelance or consulting roles in publishing
Employer & IndustryPublishing companies, educational publishersFreelance, consulting firms, publishing houses

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University Press Acquisition Editor Sr

University Press Acquisition Editor Sr

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY • On-site

$47K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

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Job Title University Press Acquisition Editor Sr Requisition Number RE54641 Working Title Senior Acquisitions Editor Department Name 88400:University Press Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods, occasional lifting objects up to 25 lbs
Shift
40 hours/week from Monday to Friday; Occasional weekends and job related travel.
Job Summary
The Senior Acquisitions Editor is responsible for acquiring and coordinating publication of approximately 20 or more high quality trade and scholarly books annually . The Senior Acquisitions Editor will work closely with Editor in Chief, Press Director, staff, authors, and series editors to shape the list as well as individual projects. The Senior Acquisitions Editor will review and evaluate manuscripts and proposals, negotiate and execute contracts with appropriate authors, and present projects to the Editorial Board. The Senior Acquisitions Editor will prepare financial information on all prospective titles, work with authors to seek publication funding, and work with authors to prepare final manuscripts for copyediting. Attend conferences and events, and represent the Press in a professional manner. Schedule and conduct meetings and workshops with board members, administrators, and prospective authors at press consortium institutions. The candidate should have a thorough working knowledge of the publishing process, including development in editorial and marketing. The Senior Acquisitions Editor may supervise both permanent and temporary/student acquisitions assistants as well as interns.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience
Masters degree and five years experience in acquisitions and/or marketing with a scholarly publisher preferred
Deadline to Apply 07/03/2026 Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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The University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university, was founded in 1865 and its beautiful, sprawling campus, nestled in downtown Lexington, now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. The trees and beautifully manicured greenspaces are a source of pride for the university and combine to create an impressive oasis amidst the busy cityscape that surrounds it.

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Lexington, KY, US

Year founded

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