Acquisitions Editor

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Introduction

We have a unique opportunity for an experienced professional in the field of publishing to join our team of acquisitions editors responsible for the portfolio of products that comprise the Gale Primary Sources (GPS) publishing program. Duties encompass responsibility for product research, business case development, partner negotiation, and the production and publication of digital collections of historical primary sources within the GPS program.

Purpose

To lead all aspects of the creation from initial concept to final publication of individual digital archive modules and to formulate and develop digital archives series in support of the financial objectives of GPS publishing program. This position will focus heavily on acquiring products in the area of legal history.

Key Accountability: Product Development and Production

• Product Research and Concept Development: Investigate, quantify and collect data on potential institutional partners and content collections (e.g., historical books, manuscripts, serials and newspaper publications) that can serve as the basis for digital archive products and product series, particularly in the area of legal history. Assess content for extent, physical condition, content type, rights clearance needs, privacy restrictions, and metadata requirements through physical and/or digital finding aids, inventories, catalogs from source libraries and archives. Onsite visits at source institutions may be required.
• Business Case Research and Product Approval: Prepare market research and financial analysis for new product approvals, which includes conducting sales history reviews, gathering feedback from potential academic users and library selectors, building accurate profit-and-loss analyses, and reviewing the comparative strengths and weaknesses of competitor products.
• Partner Negotiation and Product Staging: Submit pre-contract proposals to potential partners, draft partner agreements for content acquisition, and negotiate final terms for signing of products.
• Product Staging and Creation: Coordinate with the in-house production team the successful digital conversion of content to publication, including the analysis of metadata requirements, remediation of metadata challenges, assessment and oversight of permissions and copyright clearance requirements, survey privacy needs and implement a suitable content redaction and removal protocols, commission introductory essays, and prepare all in-product descriptions (overviews, tutorial content).
• Marketing and Sales Liaising Duties: Act as the key provider of product information to marketing, sales, and customer engagement teams on products and product series for which the editor is responsible, including slide deck presentations to sales and marketing teams and customers, the writing and review of marketing copy and product descriptions, and the circulation of content title lists.

Skills/knowledge you will need here:

• A strong sense of curiosity and openness to learning about topics in a variety of academic areas, with a particularly strong emphasis on history and the humanities.
• An ability and willingness to fully own the product and series development life cycle.
• A flexible approach to tasks and a ‘can do’ attitude, along with a willingness to learn new skills and improve current ones.
• A capacity to work on a regular basis in a team setting in the conception, creation, and post-release maintenance and promotion of any products and series.
• Keen attention to detail and follow-through.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong numeracy skills and financial literacy.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong PC skills with working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work calmly in a sometimes high-pressure environment.
• Team player suited to a team-oriented and collaborative environment, where knowledge is shared actively.
• Understanding of copyright, privacy and data protection, archival practice, and digitization preferred
• A strong interest in history and the humanities as a field of scholarly study is desirable
• Previous experience of working in a publishing environment is a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree level required, advanced degree preferred
• A degree in history or the humanities preferred.

Gale, part of Cengage Group, partners with librarians and educators around the world to connect 30 million distinct learners annually to essential digital content through user-friendly technology that enhances experiences and improves learning outcomes. For more than 65 years, Gale has collaborated with academic institutions, schools, and public libraries around the world, empowering discovery and insights that push the boundaries of traditional research and advance learners in all areas of life.

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About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

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The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

$58,300.00 - $93,200.00 USD