Acquisitions Editor for Environmental and Political Science
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
Acquisitions Editor for Environmental and Political Science
Job Number: 25457
Functional Area: Publishing
Department: MIT Press
School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review
Pay Range Minimum: $67,200
Pay Range Maximum: $91,100
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 7
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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
Job Number: 25457
Functional Area: Publishing
Department: MIT Press
School Area: Libraries, MIT Press, Tech Review
Pay Range Minimum: $67,200
Pay Range Maximum: $91,100
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule:
Pay Grade: 7
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now
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