• Job Description

  Req#: 264162
  Industry: Publishing Company in the Book Publishing space
  
  Why consider this job opportunity:
  - Competitive salary range of $87,000-$100,000
  - Eligible for annual profit award or bonus
  - Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans
  - Opportunity to work with high-profile authors and acquire high-quality books
  - Chance to contribute to the growth and success of the imprint
  
  What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
  - Actively solicit and acquire manuscripts in various genres, including personal growth, inspirational, self-help, humor, pop-culture, social commentary, and relationships
  - Work with authors on concept development and revisions
  - Maintain relationships with agents and cultivate new ones
  - Collaborate with cover department, publicity, and marketing to reach target readerships
  - Coordinate with production and managing editorial departments on editing and design
  - Prepare sales materials and support materials
  - Stay updated on marketplace trends and contribute ideas for future growth
  - Handle daily correspondence, office work, and attend meetings
  - Mentor younger editors and provide supervision to an editorial assistant
  
  What is Required (Qualifications):
  - At least 7 years of relevant editorial experience in trade book publishing
  - Track record of acquiring and publishing profitable, high-quality books
  - Meticulous editor with strong communication skills
  - Avid reader with interest in current events and religious nonfiction
  - Skilled negotiator
  - Team player with excellent relationship-building skills
  - Detail-oriented and proficient in problem-solving
  
  How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
  - Experience in nonfiction publishing
  - Familiarity with Christian thought and spirituality
  
  #Publishing #Editorial #BookPublishing #Acquisitions #Nonfiction
  
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• About the company

  Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

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