Acquisitions Editor for Environmental and Political Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Posting Description
ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop trade, academic trade, professional, and scholarly and books on significant topics across the environmental and political sciences, as determined by signing goals; manage a pipeline of projects and work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readers, academics, students, and professionals; actively oversee a backlist of projects and serve as the primary point of contact with authors; establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors; and promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a minimum of three years of experience in book publishing, scientific or academic publishing, journalism, environmental or political science or a related field; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors; and ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment. PREFERRED : Advanced or bachelor's degree in science, literature, or a related field.
Campus and conference travel are required.
2/4/2026
ACQUISITIONS EDITOR, MIT Press , will strategically acquire and develop trade, academic trade, professional, and scholarly and books on significant topics across the environmental and political sciences, as determined by signing goals; manage a pipeline of projects and work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readers, academics, students, and professionals; actively oversee a backlist of projects and serve as the primary point of contact with authors; establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors; and promote the growth and continued success of this portfolio.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a minimum of three years of experience in book publishing, scientific or academic publishing, journalism, environmental or political science or a related field; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation skills; knowledge of publishing contracts and terms; knowledge of the higher education community; ability to work with academic authors; and ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment. PREFERRED : Advanced or bachelor's degree in science, literature, or a related field.
Campus and conference travel are required.
2/4/2026