Senior Acquisitions Editor/Acquisitions Editor (STM)

Do you have acquisitions experience in STM publishing? This is an excellent opportunity for an Acquisitions Editor to join a leading and respected academic publisher in central London to commission and develop a list of books across their Maths, Engineering and Physics lists. 

Key duties:

• Acquire and develop new titles in assigned subject areas and ensure profitable revenue stream
• Build and develop relationships with academics and subject experts, overseeing editorial board committees
• Identify current and future market trends and maintain a knowledge of competitor products
• Manage relationships with authors, preparing, negotiating and finalising contracts
• Prepare and present acquisitions proposals, costing and pricing suggestions
• Review and maintain existing product portfolios

Experience / skills required:

• Graduate with solid publishing experience in the relevant fields
• Experience of identifying and recruiting potential authors
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• A real passion for Maths, Engineering and Physics fields

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairecs@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:     Claire Carrington-Smith           

Tel:               0203 5474 4431

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