Lamwork is hiring : Acquisition Editor in City of Albany

Updated : Apr 02, 2025 - The Acquisition Editor oversees the acquisition strategy for new projects, focusing on finding and developing talented authors while managing a strong project pipeline aligned with budget and publication goals. This role handles all aspects of product development, including market-based acquisitions, content development, and production, ensuring projects meet revenue targets and quality standards. Additionally, the editor champions new titles to the sales team, maintains accurate marketing assets, and cultivates relationships with key authors and community organizations to drive the imprint's success.

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1. Acquisition Editor, Green Leaf Publishing, Springfield, IL

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• Research and identify emerging courses and key areas within USB’s publishing program
• Develop a comprehensive acquisition strategy for new books, digital products, and ancillaries.
• Actively solicit, acquire, evaluate, and review new book and manuscript proposals.
• Successfully negotiate and sign Publishing Agreements.
• Engage in campus visits to build long-term relationships with academic contacts
• Promote the USB brand, promote new and backlist titles, secure large adoptions for key courses, and scout new talent.
• Develop key sales leads for projects and collaborate with marketing teams to ensure the best positioning and exposure for USB titles.
• Track and analyze adoption data to help generate leads and new project ideas.
• Travel to key trade shows to promote titles, seek out new talent, and network within the higher-ed publishing community.
• Work as a team player within the USB group, as well as with AIP Publishing and its member societies.
• Develop and deliver a seasonal catalog and other sales materials to advance the line and meet goals.
• Attend shows and gatherings of people from the communities that the imprint serves to ensure Imprint is on trend and focused on the market needs.

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2. Acquisition Editor, Bright Horizon Press, Albany, NY

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