We’re looking for an Acquisitions Editor to join our Fiction team. You’ll work closely with editorial, design, and marketing colleagues who are passionate about story craft and serving readers well — with a focus on excellence, creativity, and mutual trust.
As an Acquisitions Editor, you’ll help shape which fiction voices and stories we bring to readers next. You’ll manage a portfolio of authors from proposal through publication, negotiate deal terms, and bring both editorial instinct and market insight to every recommendation you make. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on relationship-building, has strong negotiation instincts, and wants their storytelling judgment to influence what gets published.
What You’ll Do
- Manage projects for assigned fiction titles from concept through release, coordinating across Editorial, Design, Manufacturing, and Marketing teams
- Build and manage relationships with authors and agents, negotiating deal terms and guiding communication on deadlines and feedback
- Evaluate manuscript proposals for quality and market potential, making acquisition recommendations to leadership — including declining projects thoughtfully when needed
- Research publishing trends, bookstore merchandising, and reader demographics to inform which fiction stories and authors to invest in
- Guide manuscripts from acceptance through development, working directly with authors to strengthen content and prepare marketing materials
- Represent assigned titles at team meetings, and attend industry events and writers’ conferences to build relationships with prospective authors and agents
Skills and Background Needed
Experience: No prior publishing experience required. We provide full training and support as you develop the skills for this role.
What helps:
- Bachelor’s degree (Communications, English, Marketing, or Business preferred, but not required)
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and word processing software like Microsoft Word or Google Docs
- Strong reading ability and excellent writing skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects independently in a creative, fast-paced environment
- Natural negotiation and problem-solving instincts
- High emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication style
- Genuine passion for fiction and storytelling
Work Environment
This role offers hybrid flexibility after an initial training period, allowing you to split time between working from home and in the office. You’ll work in a supportive team environment where creativity and excellence are valued.
What We Offer
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Contract length: Ongoing role
Location: Hybrid (office and work-from-home flexibility)
We offer a supportive workplace culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on projects you’re passionate about.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.