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About Tyndale

For more than 60 years, Tyndale has helped readers discover the life‑giving truths of God’s Word. Today we’re one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. Though our business has grown, our mission remains the same: to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand.

Position Summary

Tyndale House Publishers is seeking a leader for its wide‑ranging, fast‑paced nonfiction publishing division (Momentum, Refresh, and Elevate imprints, as well as the Tyndale Christian Resources curriculum program). The Acquisitions Group Director will oversee the business development and execution of Tyndale’s nonfiction publishing program, from acquisition to release to backlist management, directing a team of highly skilled acquisitions professionals.

This role reports to the Vice‑President of Tyndale Books and Alliances and will oversee staff acquiring for the Tyndale Momentum, Tyndale Elevate, and Tyndale Refresh imprints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of top acquisitions publishing professionals, managing their day‑to‑day business operations and forecasting for the nonfiction product line.
• Acquire top‑tier and groundbreaking nonfiction books, Bible studies, and streaming video content through strong relationships with agents, authors, and organizations.
• Build and maintain healthy internal culture within the nonfiction team and interdepartmentally, encouraging collaboration and team growth.
• Partner with editorial, design, manufacturing, marketing, and sales to ensure smooth business operations and staff relationships.
• Contribute to senior management of the Tyndale Books publishing program and support overall growth and health of the organization.
• Prioritize teamwork, service, and the mission of Tyndale House to minister to the spiritual needs of people.
• Advise the VP of Tyndale Books and Alliances on project and property approval, championing properties through publication committee and interdepartmentally.
• Build the imprint reputations around orthodox Christian theology and literary quality.
• Grow revenue and ministry impact through strategic line planning and partnership with Marketing and Sales, with particular attention to the growing Tyndale Christian Resources curriculum catalog.
• Research and forecast product trends, evaluate market trends and customer needs to inform product strategies.
• Optimize sales and profit from backlist with effective management.
• Lead nonfiction teams in development of annual fiscal year budgets.

Professional Qualifications

• College degree in communications, English, marketing or a related area.
• Well‑networked throughout the publishing industry.
• Eight or more years in a leadership role in publishing.
• Familiarity with Christian books and media; some experience with curriculum and study resources preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Personal Profile

• Active Christian faith with knowledge of evangelical theology, culture, and the Bible. Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God’s Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith.
• Lover of books and ideas.
• Strategic thinker.
• Excellent verbal and written communicator.
• People developer committed to helping others grow and flourish professionally.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, creative environment.
• Strong financial management abilities.
• Good diplomacy and presentation skills.

The hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 annually.

Benefits summary available on the company website.