Writer/Editor

Education Requirement

• A bachelor’s degree in a humanities-based field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A master’s degree or PhD is desirable.

Experience Required

• Experience (typically 3–5 years) as a primary acquisitions editor for academic and trade books in the humanities with a demonstrated track record of list-building and ability to identify emerging areas of scholarship is required.

• Extensive knowledge of academic book publishing processes required: including all aspects of manuscript preparation, development, and organization; experience working collaboratively with manuscript editing, production, and marketing; and experience assessing fiscal requirements of individual books.

• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors at a working proficiency level is required. Highly developed interpersonal skills are a must for this position.

• Working proficiency in the use of computer software applications is required.

• Demonstrated ability to adjust and develop self to prepare for new or changing assignments, processes, people or priorities as organizational needs dictate at a working proficiency level is required.

• Demonstrated working proficiency in the ability to work with variety of individuals and groups in a constructive manner while appreciating the unique contribution of diverse individuals is required.

• Knowledge of trends in electronic publishing, basic publishing permissions, rights, fair use policies, and of The Chicago Manual of Style is required.