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Acquisitions Editor/Apress - Focus on Web Development titles

Apress meets the needs of IT professionals, software developers, and programmers through the provision of more than 1,000 books in print and electronic formats. Apress provides high quality, no-fluff content that helps technology professionals build a comprehensive pathway to career success.
 

POSITION SUMMARY
The Acquisitions Editor is responsible for the acquisition and the ongoing management of a portfolio of books/eBooks covering web development and related areas. Titles acquired by the Acquisitions Editor should be of consistently high quality, in line with the company's reputation as a high-quality publisher of computing, IT, business, and technical works. Specific responsibilities include:
 

  • Managing a book portfolio of approximately 20-30 titles per year, potentially to include development of videos in the field for which he or she is responsible
  • Pursuing an active and efficient acquisitions strategy through correspondence, required meetings/trips, telephone, consultations with advisors
  • Preparing proposals for publication ensuring they adhere to house styles; negotiating and executing publishing contracts, agreeing realistic schedules and planning for evenly-spread annual publications
  • Maintaining and developing a network of tech reviewers and advisors
  • Maintaining communication with marketing, promotion and production concerning individual projects as well as general questions of mutual interest
  • Maintaining communication and a strong working relationship with editorial counterparts in the US, the UK and India about specific immediate questions as well as long‑term strategy questions
  • Developing guidelines and maintaining reporting systems in order to implement publishing plans
  • Reviewing and discussing new projects and plans with editorial colleagues, particularly in overlapping areas
  • Approximately 20%‑30% travel requiring strong initiative and independent functioning
  • Any other duties as required by manager
     

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • BA or equivalent
  • Experience as an acquisitions editor or related editorial/publishing experience
  • Strong affinity with/a natural interest in the tech industry (web development experience desired)
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
  • Must be able to work to strict deadlines and ensure delivery from multiple teams
  • Must be willing and able to travel to conferences and events

Acquisitions Editor/Apress - Focus on Web Development titles

Apress, London
Permanent
Publisher
Editor, Editorial

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