Macmillan Learning Company is hiring: Senior Editor, TOR in New York

120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271, USA

Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction. This role will primarily acquire for the Tor Books imprint, with additional opportunities to acquire and work across all TPG imprints, including Tor, Nightfire, Bramble and Tordotcom Publishing.

We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences, including race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran, family and economic status and background, geographical background and status, and perspective. We believe that the best companies reflect the incredible diversity in viewpoints, backgrounds, and identities of the world in their staffs, and are committed to inclusive hiring across departments and levels.

What you’ll do:

Acquire and edit approximately 10-15 original adult SFF titles a year. Be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies.

Be part of a collaborative team and be involved in every part of the publishing process, including contributing to marketing and publicity campaigns as needed, coordinating with art and design teams, facilitating production with managing ed and authors, etc.

Be a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.

Work closely with authors during editing process and every stage of publishing thereafter, including close collaboration on discussions of positioning, cover, marketing, timelines, and other publishing needs.

Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second-reads for publisher and teammates.

Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of your titles; ensure the cover conveys specific positioning; negotiate all jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.

Present selected titles to the national account reps each season at launch meetings.

Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to the sales force, publicity, and marketing teams.

Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for every stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, presentation to the sales force, for blurb mailings, etc.

Actively seek to expand and nurture new and existing relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry.

What you’ll bring:

Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow

Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, specifically space operas and epic fantasies

Managerial experience preferred

Excellent literary agent contacts

Ability to write galley, catalog, flap/cover copy

Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force

Ideal Experience:

5+ years publishing or equivalent experience

This role will have an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000.

Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family‑owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award‑winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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In Summary: Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction . This role will primarily acquire for the Tor Books imprint, with additional opportunities to acquire and work across all TPG imprints . The role will have an annual salary of $80,000-$90,000 .

En Español: 120 Broadway, Nueva York, NY 10271, USA Tor Publishing Group está buscando contratar a un editor senior para publicar fantasía y ciencia ficción. Este papel se adquirirá principalmente para la impresión de Tor Books, con oportunidades adicionales para adquirir y trabajar en todas las impresiones TPG, incluidas Tor, Nightfire, Bramble y Tordotcom Publishing. Buscamos activamente solicitantes de empleo que reflejen una amplia representación de diferencias, incluyendo raza, etnia, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad/expresión de género, capacidad física, neurodiversidad, edad, veterano, estado familiar y económico y antecedentes, trasfondo geográfico y estatus, y perspectiva. Creemos que las mejores empresas reflejan la increíble diversidad en puntos de vista, fondos e identidades del mundo en sus empleados, y están comprometidos a contratar niveles y departamentos adultos. Estar familiarizado con el mercado de ciencia ficción y fantasía, específicamente las óperas espaciales y las fantasías épicas. Ser parte de un equipo colaborativo e involucrarse en todas las partes del proceso publicitario, incluyendo contribuir a campañas de marketing y publicidad según sea necesario, coordinar con equipos de arte y diseño, facilitar la producción con los editores y autores administrativos, etc. Ser líder e influencia positiva dentro del Grupo Tor Publishing y los equipos Macmillan. Trabajar estrechamente con los autores durante el proceso de edición y cada etapa posterior de publicación, incluida la colaboración cercana sobre discusiones de posicionamiento, portada, mercadeo, cronogramas y otras necesidades publicitarias. empresa comercial que forma parte del Grupo de Publicaciones Holtzbrinck, un gran grupo familiar de empresas de medios con sede en Stuttgart (Alemania). Las compañías editoriales del Grupo incluyen grandes marcas alrededor del mundo que publican una amplia gama de libros galardonados para niños y adultos en todas las categorías y formatos. Somos un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Este empleador está obligado a notificar a todos los solicitantes sus derechos según la legislación laboral federal. Para obtener más información, consulte el aviso Know Your Rights del Departamento de Trabajo. #J-18808-Ljbffr