Acquisition Editor, Amazon Publishing Job at Amazon in New York

Amazon Publishing is seeking an innovative, passionate, market‑savvy Acquisitions Editor to acquire across commercial fiction genres, with a primary focus on mystery, thriller, and suspense novels and short fiction. The role requires discovering and acquiring exceptional content, managing author and agent relationships, and collaborating with marketing, publicity, production, and author relations teams to deliver quality books and world‑class author experiences in a fast‑paced environment that demands flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor. Key Job Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and develop submissions, projects, and proposals to acquire for our commercial fiction imprints. Monitor trend and sales data. Apply strong analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility. Demonstrate a strong track record of discovering, developing, and publishing bestselling titles and authors. Work closely with authors to develop their work and careers. Collaborate with internal teams to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond. Develop and maintain strong relationships with literary agents. About The Team Amazon Publishing is the full‑service publishing arm of Amazon. Our mission is to invent new and better ways to connect authors and readers. Basic Qualifications Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication of complex concepts. Experience working in a fast‑paced, team environment. Strong track record of discovering, developing, and publishing bestselling titles and authors. Strong negotiation skills and knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls. Demonstrated analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility. Fluent in all office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Salesforce. Preferred Qualifications Broad list of agent contacts. 5+ years of content acquisition and/or content development experience. Familiarity with ETL, SQL, and handling/analyzing data. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and optional Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, NY, New York - 87,700.00 - 153,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 82,700.00 - 139,500.00 USD annually Company: Amazon.com Services LLC Job ID: A3195046 #J-18808-Ljbffr