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　　About the Brand

　　Palgrave Macmillan specialises in cutting-edge academic books in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It publishes monographs, journals, textbooks, professional and reference works, in subjects ranging from Political Science, Economics and History, to Literature, Linguistics and Business. Visit and follow @Palgrave

　　Job title: Editor or Senior Editor, Literature Books

　　Location: New York (Hybrid Working)

　　Palgrave Macmillan is a global cross-market publisher specializing in cutting-edge academic books. We publish monographs, journals, textbooks, professional and reference works, in print and online. In subjects ranging from Political Science, Economics, and History, to Literature, Linguistics, and Business, the list contains original works by many of the foremost scholars, writers and editors in the world, including Nobel laureates and internationally recognized experts.

　　Palgrave Macmillan is looking for a motivated Editor/Senior Editor to join the Literature team in a permanent capacity.

　　The Editor/Senior Editor will be responsible for acquiring and publishing a high quality program of research monographs, edited collections, Handbooks, Palgrave Pivots, upper-level textbooks, major reference works, and open access titles and partnerships. They will drive the growth of the list and develop the Literature portfolio as part of the strategically defined overall portfolio of the Publishing Unit, while overseeing and managing the editorial processes and implementing strategies to deliver upon departmental objectives. The Editor/Senior Editor will report into the Executive Editor for Literature and commission 60-80 titles per year.

　　The ideal candidate will be target-driven,energetic, and open to working in an ever-changing environment. They will be a creative self-starter who hasa deep understanding of academic publishing, with an entrepreneurial spirit and exceptional communication and presentation skills.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Manages and grows a publishing program and delivers competitive and profitable products in line with the company's publishingstrategy

　　Performs key publishing acquisition activities, including:

　　Soliciting, reading and evaluating proposals and manuscripts to determine commercial viability, audience, market and suitability for the list

　　Researching market trends to identify new authors, new titles and new products

　　Managing the backlist associated with the assigned areas, maintaining profitable relationships with existing authors, book series editors and editorial board members

　　Supporting authors and editors in developing their book projects, including OA works and partnerships

　　Negotiates publishing contract terms

　　Remaining a point of contact for authors/editors throughout publication process

　　Ensures editorial policies and processes are consistently applied across activities and goals set by editorial management are met

　　Develops and maintains a large network of authors/editors through various engagement activities within the research community

　　Continually promotes and builds the brand through virtual interactions as well as travelling widely to academic conferences and campus visits

　　Maintains continuous cooperation and dialogue with editorial service, marketing, production and other relevant departments concerning individual projects as well as general questions of mutual interest

　　Supports the training and/or mentoring of new and junior team members

　　At the Senior Editor level:

　　Follows developments in the publishing industry and academic community, taking the lead on projects and initiatives in response

　　Is recognized as a publishing subject matter expert in field by the members of scientific/academic community, and by colleagues internally

　　Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

　　Educated to degree level or equivalent (preferably in a relevant field of study)

　　Academic publishing experience, ideally in an editorial acquisition capacity

　　Excellent networking, negotiation and acquisition skills

　　Excellent communication and presentation skills

　　Willing and able to travel

　　Numerate, analytical and IT systems-literate, with a sharp eye for detail

　　Able to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and be able to work on their own initiative

　　Resourceful and proactive in dealing with problems and queries

　　Excellent team-working and relationship building skills

　　Able to work independently within a (virtual) team environment

　　Target driven and motivated to meet core objectives and KPIs

　　Strong entrepreneurial spirit, commercially minded and embraces change

　　At the Senior Editor level:

　　Experience of successfully developing a publishing program

　　Demonstrable abilities in leading publishing projects and initiatives

　　Ability to develop and progress business proposals

　　To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your salary expectations.

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　　Springer Nature US provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes the benefit offerings listed below:

　　* Medical, Dental and Vision

　　* 401(k) with company match and contribution

　　* Hybrid office working policy, Summer Hours, and paid time off

　　* Flexible Spending and Commuter programs

　　* Multiple Life insurance options

　　* Disability coverage

　　* Tuition Assistance

　　* Voluntary benefits: Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Legal Assistance Insurance

　　* Employee Assistance Program

　　* Family friendly benefits and a variety of employee discounts

　　* An array of Employee Social Networks

　　US Annualized Base Salary Range: Editor is $66,000 - $80,000 / Senior Editor is $91,000 - $100,000. The salary offer may vary based on work experience, education, skill level and equity. The US salary range does not align with the salary ranges in other countries when converted to the currency of that country.

　　Internal applicants: We encourage that you speak to your manager once the interview process has started. At the point of offer acceptance, it is required that you inform your manager. If for any reason you're unable to do so, please contact HR who can provide guidance as required.

　　At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here. .

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　　Springer Nature is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth in the following “Equal Employment Opportunity Is The Law” poster:

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