Job Description

(Remote/Boston) Well known university press seeking an Editorial Director. This position heads book acquisitions strategy and oversees the acquisition department and book publishing program. Reporting to the Director of the press, and working in close conjunction with the other strategic managers and functional directors, the Editorial Director establishes the editorial vision and sets the overall direction for book publishing. Responsible for ensuring that each book project is well selected, developed, and prepared for publication. The Editorial Director also administers the Editorial Board, manages the acquisitions department, and serves as a senior member of press management.

Main Responsibilities Include:

Assigns general editorial direction to editors at all levels and monitors the implementation of publishing plans.

Reviews all contracts prior to signing by the Director and Publisher; oversees the accurate record keeping of author contracts.

Sets annual title targets and list goals (e.g., number of titles, sales per title) for individual editors

Manages the title pipeline to ensure a predictable and timely flow of manuscripts into the publication process.

Oversees the supervision of staff and establishes effective training and professional development programs for all department staff.

Develops lists, acquire occasional projects, and assists as needed in the acquisition of journals.

Works with editorial, production, and design departments to ensure the efficient production of projects, and with marketing and promotion departments to ensure the most effective distribution of books to their intended audience.

Negotiates problems that may arise in production and serves as final arbiter between the press and authors as necessary

Partners to remove barriers to working efficiently across Press units.

Creates the agendas for Editorial Board meetings and ensure that topic presentations and dockets are ready for distribution in advance of the meetings; assist the Director in recruiting faculty for the Board; works with editors and the Press Director to determine the agenda for Editorial Board meetings and oversees the preparation of materials.

Represents the Press to other Institute units, at scholarly conferences and at public events

Qualifications Include:

BA/BS required.

While remote, preference given to candidates who can work in company’s Boston office as needed

Experience managing a team or leading projects, programs, or functions is required.

Minimum 10 years relevant publishing/leadership experience.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others across a wide range of constituencies.

In-depth knowledge of the publishing industry.

Demonstrated success as an acquiring editor; thorough knowledge of book markets and trends.

Acquaintance with academic community and the ability to communicate with authors required.

A proven acquisitions track record required

Preferred Skills Include:

Advanced degree.

Experience working for a university press is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage editorial staff effectively, knowledge of and experience with electronic publishing initiatives.

Skilled at analyzing and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies.

Experience in preparing budgets and analyzing results.

Thorough knowledge of copyright and fair use practices.

Solid knowledge of and experience with electronic publishing protocols.

Job#: SG-4736

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