Editor Job at Church Publishing Incorporated in New York

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Description Department : Church Publishing Inc

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Required Years Experience : 5

Church Publishing Incorporated is a multi-market publisher of trade books for general readers in leadership, spirituality, social justice, inspiration, wellness, and self-help, as well as academic and liturgical works and for the Episcopal Church.

With a rich history that began in 1918, we are home to four book imprints—Morehouse Publishing, Divinity & Discourse, Seabury Books, and Church Publishing—and produce 50 new titles each year for a range of readers. We manage a portfolio of more than 1,000 active publications that are sold worldwide in both print and digital formats, along with a suite of electronic resources and church supplies.

Headquartered in New York City, our team is firmly committed to the publication of inspiring, informative, groundbreaking, and meaningful content. Connecting our valued authors with the broadest group of readers possible and supporting them on their publishing journey is at the center of everything we do.

The Editor will acquire and edit books across imprints (Morehouse Publishing and Church Publishing). This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors and literary agents and work with partners in line with the overall identity of the publishing house. This position will work closely with authors to develop content and shepherd projects from acquisition to publication and beyond, ensuring a successful publication defined by revenue goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.
• Acquire and edit 12 trade and professional books a year.
• Developmentally edit manuscripts across lists.
• Prepare necessary editorial and acquisitions packets including descriptions, selling points and comparative titles. Write copy.
• Adhere to metadata guidelines in the presentation of information to sales accounts.
• Ensure on time delivery of manuscripts to production, meeting publication schedules.
• Manage permissions as necessary.
• Manage author communications, negotiating CPI needs.
• Facilitate contractual agreements.
• Work closely with marketing to maximize sales and brand.
• Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary.
• Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION And / or EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Currently, we have a hybrid work environment that requires working in CPI’s office Tuesdays through Thursdays and the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Employees must always maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.

Benefits

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees

Maternity / Paternity Leave available to eligible employees

Time Off available to eligible employees : Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

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

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