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Assistant Editor

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Assistant Editor Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Editor at its ... This classification is generally assigned to the University Press withinthe University Library ...

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Acquisitions Editor

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... Wayne University Press' commitment to high quality scholarly andgeneral interest publications ... Solicit, interface and establish relationships with authors, prospective authors and series editors ...

The Pennsylvania State University

Oversee the processing and payment of royalties to authors, editors, and rightsholders on behalf of ... None About Penn State University Press PSU Press is renowned for publishing groundbreaking ...

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Assistin editing book manuscripts; identifying and overseeing freelancers, electroniccoding and ... This classification is generally assigned to the University Press withinthe University Library ...

The Pennsylvania State University

POSITION SPECIFICS The Penn State University Press seeks a Journals Production Coordinator to ... Coordinate manuscripts and proofs among editors, authors, copyeditors, vendors, and printers to ...

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Direct the editing of BJU Press products, as outlined in the following three points ... Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press - must be a born-again Christian who has a ...

University of Hawaii

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Acquisitions Editor

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Acquisitions Editor
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Acquisitions Editor at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Position Purpose
Identify, acquire and developpublication rights to book manuscripts, journals, annual volumes and otherpublishing projects including targeted subject areas or series in order tosupport the Wayne University Press' commitment to high quality scholarly andgeneral interest publications.
Essential Job Functions
  • Solicit, interface and establish relationships with authors, prospective authors and series editors in the acquisitions of new book manuscripts for a targeted subject area or series (i.e., Landscapes of Childhood, Fairy Tales, Contemporary Approaches to Film and Television, etc.). Negotiate contracts in consultation with management and the General Counsel's Office. Serve as resource to authors providing guidance through publication review, revision and approval process stages; maintain contact with series advisory board to apprise on publication process.
  • Evaluate unsolicited manuscripts and proposals in terms of quality, financial viability and adherence to the mission of the Wayne State University Press. Prepare financial cost analysis of projects and compile data on projected sales; recommend projects to management. Solicit, secure and maintain contact with qualified peer reviewers/readers for new manuscripts.
  • Coordinate and prepare materials and projects (i.e., manuscript, curriculum vitae, resume, peer reviewers, board readers, etc.) to Wayne State University Press editorial board for publication approval. Attend board meetings; assist in providing problem resolution for projects that lack full support. Interface with authors to ensure final manuscript is ready for editing and production phases.
  • Provide assistance to marketing services by participating in the oversight and maintenance of exhibit schedule. Contact exhibition companies and related academic trade conferences; determine participation and products to be showcased and displayed. Design and arrange promotional materials to publicize products and services. Prepare related paperwork, booking arrangements and coordinate the delivery of materials.
  • Participate in writing grant proposals to obtain subsidy funds for projects. Research alternative funding sources and investigate available university funds for first time scholars.
  • Serve as primary liaison between the author, the series editor and the editorial board. Maintain regular communication and guidance regarding the publication production process.Attend meetings, compile data and prepare reports as required.
  • Perform related work as assigned.

Additional Comments
This classification is designedto identify, acquire and develop publication rights to quality bookmanuscripts, journals, annual volumes and other publishing projects includingtargeted subject areas or series. Work activities require a very high-level ofcommunication, guidance and flexibility interfacing with authors, prospectiveauthors, series editors, editorial board members, peer readers, staff, variousuniversity personnel and external vendors. Incumbents should possess reasonableknowledge of scholarly publishing and book acquisitions and editorial and/ormarketing experience. Work activities require the ability to negotiatecontracts, develop strategies to address problematic situations and conductcost analysis. This position is generally assigned to the Wayne StateUniversity Press. This position reports to and receives work direction from amanagement level position.
Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Reasonable experience in scholarly publications and book acquisitions.
  • Strong written and/or oral communication skills.
  • Reasonable editorial and/or marketing experience.
  • Considerable knowledge of and experience with word processing, spreadsheet and internet software and programs.
  • Strong organizational skills; keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to meet established deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team situation.
  • Ability to communicate with multiple internal and external clients and customers.
  • Typically, incumbents have worked as assistant editors or acquisitions associates at university or scholarly publishers.

School/College/Division:
H52 - University Press
Primary department:
H5201 - University Press (H5201)
Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum: TBD
  • Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:
Office environment
Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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