Acquisitions Editor
Company: Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Location: Atglen
Posted on: August 8, 2022
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Job Description:
The Acquisitions Editor for the Schiffer Publishing Imprint is a
creative rainmaker for finding talented authors and developing
publications that will develop a pipeline of publications to ensure
the health and success of the imprint. A focus in the subjects of
the Schiffer Imprint including but not limited to Art, Design,
Architecture, Interior Design, Pop Culture, Decorative Arts,
Photography, and more. This proactive communicator will require
big-picture thinking to define and support the unique needs of the
imprint backed by an added focus on the tactical aspects of the
work to set and hold the direction of those collaborators on the
team through setting and achieving specific standards for the
imprint with an emphasis on market fit, customer value, creativity,
quality, and schedule for publications that are focused on the
target audience and subject matter of the imprint. The
responsibilities are broad in scope, encompassing a wide variety of
task specific activities requiring a sometimes-rapid shift in
priorities based on calculated decision making. - -The Acquisitions
Editor will work closely with the publisher and managing editor to
oversee the business operations, develop the publishing vision for
the imprint, and will represent this vision to the company, current
and future authors, and partners. This person must have initiative
to provide leadership to the imprint team; guide the direction and
oversee the publication pipeline with integrity. While personally
accountable for the sourcing and development of new publications
and finding/developing authors, contracting, editorial and design
development, marketing and sales alignment for publications target
audience, problem resolution, and creating a collaborative goal
focused environment. This person also must create and maintain a
creative culture based on mutual respect and strive to develop
publications that are of the highest quality for customers and
profitable to the company. This person will oversee the creation of
books by determining the specification and quality of production to
ensure books meet the publishing vision and financial goals. This
person will also collaborate with sales and marketing on shaping
programs and branding for different channels and accounts. -This
person is a confident team player with a can-do attitude, a
creative thinker, and rainmaker for the imprint who is comfortable
with a variety of work. From sourcing and developing new projects
for targeted customer communities to the creation of and oversight
of execution of the publication plans through both the incubator
and imprint teams so that the publications inspire their core
audience and the imprint meets its financial goals. A well-suited
candidate can react at a faster-than-average pace to adjust quickly
to changing market needs and come up with creative and practical
ideas for dealing with challenges and pressures, realign the team
or program and learn from these experiences. - -Role and
Responsibilities
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