Senior Acquisitions Editor
Core
Lead the development and acquisition of high-quality scholarly and professional books in psychology and related fields, shaping an editorial portfolio aligned with strategic publishing objectives and market demand.
Role type
Senior Acquisitions Editor (Scholarly Publishing)
Builds
Scholarly and professional book titles in psychology and related disciplines
Domain
Publishing / Psychology
Required skills
Editorial judgment, market intelligence, contract negotiation, financial projection, stakeholder management, network building, strategic planning, data analysis, presentation skills, project management
Preferred skills
Psychology background, familiarity with clinical psychology, knowledge of digital publishing trends, AI tool proficiency, experience with bibliometric data
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), publishing platforms, title management systems, adoption databases, bibliometric/citation analytics tools, AI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a strategic acquisitions plan; consult with subject matter experts and stakeholders to identify market needs; build and maintain a network of leading psychologists; evaluate book proposals and peer reviews; negotiate publishing contracts; prepare financial projections and P&L analyses; monitor forthcoming publications and contribute to publishing schedules; collaborate with Development, Production, Marketing, and Sales teams; represent the publishing program at professional conferences.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC