VP/Executive Editor or Executive Editor

About the position Responsibilities • Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication. • Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans. • Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments. • Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material. • Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of p&ls. • Presents titles at various sales meetings. • Negotiates contracts with agents. • Shares supervision of an editorial assistant. Requirements • Minimum 8 years of relevant editorial experience for Executive Editor; Minimum 10 years of relevant editorial experience to be considered at VP level • Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects • Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills • Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues • Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry • Experience acquiring and editing upmarket nonfiction in the areas of narrative/journalism, history/current affairs and more • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Proficient knowledge of MS Office Benefits • Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package • Physical health benefits • Retirement and savings benefits • Caregiving benefits • Emotional wellbeing benefits • Transportation benefits • Elective benefits that employees may select to best fit their needs Apply tot his job