University of Notre Dame

Acquisitions Editor

Notre Dame, IN, United States

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$20kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

As a Catholic institution, it uniquely blends faith with intellectual inquiry, striving for excellence in teaching, research, and serving the common good.
With world-class facilities, acclaimed academic programs, and a strong commitment to innovation and ethical leadership, Notre Dame is an ideal place to make a meaningful impact.
The University of Notre Dame Press invites a creative, experienced, and forward-thinking Acquisitions Editor to join our dynamic publishing team.

Effectively manage a pipeline of projects, including evaluating manuscripts and proposals, recruiting qualified peer reviewers, and presenting publishable projects to the Faculty Editorial Board.
Collaborate with press colleagues to craft successful production, publication, and promotion strategies for projects, including, copyediting, design and packaging, and promotional copy and strategies
The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.

Bachelor's degree (4 years)
Excellent attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, comfort working with contracts and publishing workflows, and the ability to use standard computer systems and publishing-related tools effectively.
Experience in acquisitions, scholarly publishing, list development, and revenue growth.

The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 in Notre Dame, Indiana, is a premier American research university.
As a Catholic institution, it uniquely blends faith with intellectual inquiry, striving for excellence in teaching, research, and serving the common good.
Notre Dame offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for its diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, who are all dedicated to fostering an inclusive campus and being a force for good in the world.
With world-class facilities, acclaimed academic programs, and a strong commitment to innovation and ethical leadership, Notre Dame is an ideal place to make a meaningful impact.
The University of Notre Dame Press invites a creative, experienced, and forward-thinking Acquisitions Editor to join our dynamic publishing team.
In this role, you will champion the publication of 15-20 high-impact scholarly and trade books annually, guiding projects from initial pitch to bound book.

Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.

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