Publishing Job Opportunities

Publishing Job Opportunities October 25, 2010

I see these weekly and have never done a thing about it. So, here’s a try to notify our readers of job opportunities in the publishing world.

Digital Acquisitions Editor

Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI
RESPONSIBILITIES: • Acquire and recommend new biblical reference content, some of which become print books, all of which become digital projects. • Develop digital projects out of existing backlist CCARR titles • Work with other CCARR AE’s to develop enhanced ebooks and other digital products in the areas of church life/ministry, textbooks, and curriculum • Work with publisher to oversee partnerships with software companies selling CCARR product downloads. • Serve as editorial contact for production staff, marketers, and sales staff on CCARR projects.

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Marketing Manager, Baker Books and Bibles
Baker Publishing Group, Ada, MI
Baker Publishing Group is accepting applications for a Marketing Manager for Baker Books and Bibles. This position will be responsible for independently developing effective marketing strategies for Baker Books, GOD’S WORD Bibles, and Cambridge Bibles in North America, managing the execution of marketing activities such as positioning, titling, copy development, advertising, and promotions for assigned campaigns. The individual in this position is also expected to be an active participant in division-level strategic planning and publishing boards, and assist as needed with acquisitions and author development. This position is located in the company’s headquarters in the Grand Rapids, MI area. Telecommuting/offsite working arrangements are not available for this position.
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Acquisitions Editor, Baker Books
Baker Publishing Group, MI
Baker Publishing Group is seeking an Acquisitions Editor for the Baker Books division. The individual in this position will be responsible for acquiring in Baker Books’ key publishing categories, including nonfiction trade, church and ministry resources, and popular reference. Related duties include evaluating solicited and unsolicited proposals, proposing titles to the division publishing committee, negotiating contracts with authors and agents, assessing initial drafts and manuscript development, and representing acquired titles through each step of prepublication planning and development. Travel is required, and salary and rank will be commensurate with experience.

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