Guilford Publications (Guilford Press), founded in 1973, is an independent academic/scholarly press located in midtown Manhattan, NYC, near Penn Station. We publish acclaimed books and periodicals in the areas of psychology, mental health, wellness, education, social sciences, research methods, geography, and other related fields. We pride ourselves on science-based works, by respected experts, that aim to advance knowledge, support individual and societal well-being, and make a difference in the lives of clinicians, researchers, students, educators, and general readers around the world.
As a company, Guilford is full of people who are passionate about the works we publish and the company’s role as an independent publisher with a long-history of excellence. Guilford offers an ethical and compassionate work environment, where staff members are respected and valued. We build staff skills and as an organization we encourage staff to be open to learning new skills. We strive for a healthy work-life balance, appreciating that our staff have multi-faceted, full lives.
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, creed, national origin, marital/partnership status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, arrest or conviction status, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
Senior Acquisitions Editor
Guilford Press has an immediate opening for a Senior Editor in its Acquisitions Department.
The Senior Acquisitions Editor acquires, develops, and oversees the publication of titles and resources of high quality for assigned lists, delivering established revenue annually. The Senior Acquisitions Editor is expected to develop and execute strategic plans to drive program growth, achieving revenue and profitability targets established by the Editor-in-Chief. This position will be devoted to academic works and advanced texts in the discipline of psychology, focused initially on the areas of social psychology and personality.
The Senior Acquisitions Editor must be an outstanding communicator who can collaborate with colleagues throughout Guilford and build relationships with external partners while maintaining the high editorial and scholarship standards that are the foundation of Guilford’s mission and legacy.
Responsibilities
- Acquire, develop, and publish superior projects and deliver on the established annual goals for revenue.
- Build and execute strategic plan, assess trends and competitive landscape, and identify and pursue opportunities for growth.
- Evaluate submitted materials, work with authors, as well as development, editorial, and production teams, to develop and produce high quality works.
- Negotiate agreements and oversee the work of internal and external development editors and editorial professionals with an emphasis on quality and timely delivery of materials toward publication deadlines.
- Attend professional conferences and build and maintain active networks of prospective authors, advisors, and reviewers.
- Work with marketing department on successful promotion of titles and program.
- Work with production department to ensure timely production of titles.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years of acquisitions, editorial, or development experience, with experience in list management.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating editorial submissions, working with authors, and acquiring or developing superior projects.
- Ability to build and execute strategic plans, assess trends and competitive landscape, and identify and pursue opportunities for growth.
- Experience collaborating with internal and external partners, including editorial, production, and marketing, to successfully guide work toward publication goals.
- Experience attending professional conferences in disciplines, and building and maintaining active networks of prospective authors, advisors, and reviewers.
- Knowledge and experience in the subject area of psychology preferred. BA in psychology or related field, scholarly knowledge of psychology.
- Expertise in advanced text publishing in behavioral sciences preferred.
Work Arrangements
Guilford Press is a New York City-based company that has embraced hybrid and remote work arrangements.
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $100,00 to $110,000 annually, with a hiring salary dependent on skills and experience. Guilford’s comprehensive benefits package includes eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits as of hire; HRA and FSA arrangements; employer-paid disability insurance; 401(k); 401(k) match; annual profit-sharing bonus considerations; commuter pre-tax benefits; and professional development opportunities.
To Apply / Special Instructions
We will be accepting applications until September 2, 2025. We strongly encourage candidates to send a cover letter along with their resume. In that cover letter we’d like you to address why you want to work here and why you’re interested in this job. Your resume and cover letter can be emailed to the attention of Laurie Rosatone at resume@guilford.com. In the email subject line, please include “Senior Editor.”
