ACQUIRING EDITOR, ORBIS BOOKS, Maryknoll, NY
Who We Are:
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers – also known as the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America – was founded in 1911 with the support of the Catholic Bishops of the United States to be the chief mission outreach of the American Catholic Church.
For more information about us and our ministries, visit: www.maryknoll.us
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The Orbis Books Acquisitions Editor develops authors and book projects for undergraduate and graduate level studies in key subject areas including ethics, theology, biblical studies, missiology, and gender studies, as well as religious studies for the general reader. The successful candidate will be able to solicit, develop, and deliver production-ready MSS for a minimum of 12 titles per year. Reporting directly to the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, the Acquisitions Editor also attends key professional conferences, contributes to the development of a balanced editorial program, and collaborates with Marketing and Sales to maximize outreach to key constituencies and markets.
Background and Skills
- Master’s degree or equivalent in theology, ethics, religious studies
- 3-5 years of experience in acquisitions and/or editorial work at university press level
- Ability to quickly evaluate competent writing, master edit, and deliver MSS on schedule
- Excellent command of the English language and Chicago Manual of Style
- Strong computer and interpersonal skills
- Reading knowledge of a second language a plus
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On-site; not a remote position
COVID-19 considerations:
We require COVID-19 vaccination. Employees are provided with PPE necessary for their positions. All employees go through a health screening prior to entering our buildings.
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