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Acquisition Editor for Business and Economics - NYC area
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Feb 27, 2008
         
    Company: Large Scientific Publisher  
    Location: New York City  
    Status: Full-Time  
    Salary: Commensurate with Experience  
    Description: This person will
  • Acquire in both books and journals (split dependent on person's background)
  • Acquire 25 - 30 new titles annually
  • Have extensive author contact and negotiate contracts
  • Have an interest in and knowledge of Business and Economics
  • Be involved in Marketing efforts
  • Conduct competitive research and analysis on similar industry products
  • Create long-term plans for the program
  • Be involved in various industry conferences as well as campus visits
  • Travel 25 - 30 %

 

Qualifications needed are

  • College degree
  • Experience in publishing (editorial acquisitions preferred)
  • Sales and marketing experience is a plus but not required
  • Must have experience with Excel, MS Word, presentation software etc.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are key
 
    Job Code: ASSBAE25080221  
    Contact: khines@uspublishingjobs.com  
         



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