Please include both a resume and cover letter with your application for this position. Position Summary: Stanford University Press seeks an energetic, experienced publishing professional to acquire scholarly and trade books in history. Reporting to the Editor-in-Chief, this individual will play a key role in developing existing and new publishing areas, including in modern European, British, and world history, colonial and modern Latin American history, American West and transnational US histories, and Jewish history and culture.
Founded in 1892, Stanford University Press publishes 140 books a year across the humanities, social sciences, and business. Stanford University Press is located in Redwood City, CA. We have strong preference for the editor to be local to the Stanford campus, and we support a hybrid workweek. Relocation assistance is available.
In this role, you will: Acquire and develop 25 books per year: solicit and evaluate book proposals and manuscripts, work with series editors, manage peer review process, negotiate contracts with authors or agents.Develop and implement list area publishing strategies; develop and expand network of scholars, authors, reviewers, and agents.Evaluate editorial and commercial viability of book projects, prepare P&Ls, present publishing plans to the editorial board.Conduct market research and collaborate with sales and marketing staff to identify appropriate readerships and markets for general list area and individual books.Ensure that manuscripts are of high quality and well prepared, transmit books into production, collaborate with production staff to set priorities and communicate production and design needs.Supervise the work of an editorial assistant.Travel to academic conferences and university campuses.To be successful in this role, you will bring: Education and Experience Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.Preferred Experience Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience as an acquisitions editor. For the Senior Editor position, at least five years of relevant experience in editorial acquisitions.Proven track record in acquiring scholarly and trade titles.Proven acquisitions and network of authors in the subject areas.Demonstrated experience setting editorial strategy and building list areas.Knowledge, skills, and abilities Excellent written and oral communication skills.Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.Capacity to synthesize materials and communicate information in a manner easily understood.Experience with managing projects to specifications and to meet expected deadlines.Ability to perform detailed work with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.Knowledge of academic research and publishing standards, including the peer review process.Knowledge of contracts and copyright.Knowledge and understanding of financial models, publishing markets, and industry standards for editorial acquisitions.Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills to identify, develop, and evaluate publishing areas and book concepts.Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people. Strong negotiation skills.Physical Requirements: Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.Rarely sort/file paperwork.How To Apply: We invite you to apply for the position by clicking on the "Apply for Job" button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and a resume with your online application. The cover letter should briefly describe why you believe you are a good fit for this position.
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