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The New York Times

Editor, Books Desk

New York, NY

The Books editor will help us sharpen how we connect readers to the expertise, recommendations and ... non-fiction works. * Oversee the selection of books to be reviewed, ensuring the Times remains the ...

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Scholastic Corporation

Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

... non-fiction titles. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 10+ ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Scholastic

Senior Designer

New York, NY · On-site

$111K - $119K/yr

... non-fiction titles. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 10+ ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Scholastic Book Fairs

Senior Designer

New York, NY

$111K - $119K/yr

... non-fiction titles. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 10+ ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Scholastic Corporation

Designer

New York, NY · On-site

... non-fiction titles. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 7+ ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Chronicle Books

ASSISTANT EDITOR

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$27.41 - $31.50/hr

... range of non-fiction categories. Our titles are contagious, thoughtfully designed, funny, and ... We need a quick-thinking, pop-culture and trend-loving editor who has many creative ideas, an ...

Chronicle Books

ASSISTANT EDITOR

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$27.41 - $31.50/hr

... range of non-fiction categories. Our titles are contagious, thoughtfully designed, funny, and ... We need a quick-thinking, pop-culture and trend-loving editor who has many creative ideas, an ...

Scholastic

Designer

New York, NY

... non-fiction titles. In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and designing 7+ ... Meet with editors, find and hire illustrators /packagers and freelance designers. Manage schedules ...

Chronicle Books

ASSISTANT EDITOR

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

$27.41 - $31.50/hr

... range of non-fiction categories. Our titles are contagious, thoughtfully designed, funny, and ... We need a quick-thinking, pop-culture and trend-loving editor who has many creative ideas, an ...

Hachette Book Group

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY

$65K - $80K/yr

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious non-fiction by expert authors. We are seeking an Editor to acquire ...

The New York Times

Editor, Books Desk

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $225K/yr

The Books editor will help us sharpen how we connect readers to the expertise, recommendations and ... non-fiction works. * Oversee the selection of books to be reviewed, ensuring the Times remains the ...

New

Hachette Book Group

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious non-fiction by expert authors. We are seeking an Editor to acquire ...

Hachette Book Group

Editor, Basic Venture

New York, NY

$65K - $80K/yr

The Basic Books Group is a division of Hachette Book Group dedicated to making the world smarter by publishing works of serious non-fiction by expert authors. We are seeking an Editor to acquire ...

Bloomsbury

Publicist/Senior Publicist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $75K/yr

... non-fiction books, working across the areas of politics & current events, religion, fantasy ... Strong relationships with reviewers, features editors, freelancers and producers will be central to ...

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Editor

Church Pension Group Services Corporation

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Other

Medical, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial firm located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Editor will acquire and edit proposals and manuscripts for publication in the categories of Leadership, Inspiration, Christian Spirituality, Social Justice, Finance and Retirement. This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors, work with agents and manage submissions. This position will work closely with authors to develop content. Shepherd projects through to production and beyond.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Acquire and edit lead trade titles.
  • Prepare necessary paperwork including descriptions and comparative titles, write copy.
  • Edit manuscripts, keeping to production and publication schedules.
  • Work closely with marketing to maximize sales.
  • Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary.
  • Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Experienced in trade non-fiction acquisitions
  • Excellent communication skills-written, oral, editing, and presentation
  • Must have market awareness
  • Must have the ability to travel as needed


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • S. or B.A. required
  • 3+ years of trade publishing experience


PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Extensive use of computer keyboard

ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Professional office environment and home office
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.

EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation
If you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.

We are currently in a work from home posture through September 24th but will be returning to the office on September 27, 2021. We are evaluating options for flexibility at this time.

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