Acquisitions Editor

🕒 2 days ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

✏️ Editor

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Lifeway Christian Resources

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1891

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

Lifeway Christian Resources is a leading provider of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, church supplies, and digital media tailored for ministry needs. They offer a wide selection of Bible studies, educational materials, and worship resources specifically designed for churches, families, and individuals, aiming to support the church's mission of discipleship and community engagement.

📋 Description

• Identify and pursue authors and book proposals aligned with the product line's publishing vision and strategic priorities • Serve as the primary contact for incoming proposal submissions and respond to authors and literary agents • Develop original book concepts and present ideas to prospective authors • Evaluate proposals for theological alignment, market viability, and product-line fit • Prepare and present proposals at Pub Board meetings • Create deal point memos summarizing key terms and acquisition rationale • Negotiate contract terms with authors and literary agents according to publishing guidelines • Review chapter outlines, sample chapters, and full manuscripts for structure, clarity, concept, style, and readability • Assist authors in refining their work • Ensure published content reflects theological accuracy and alignment with the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 • Champion acquired titles at sales conferences and collaborate with Marketing and Production teams • Monitor production schedules and budgets for assigned titles, adjusting plans with the broader team as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Theological Studies, or a related field, required • M.Div or MA in English, Communications, Journalism, Theological Studies, or a related field, required • Relationship building with authors, literary agents, and ministry contacts • Manuscript and proposal evaluation for theological accuracy, market viability, and editorial fit • Critical thinking and editing skills applied to structure, clarity, and readability • Working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS) • Working knowledge of the Society of Biblical Literature style guide (SBL) • Contract review and foundational understanding of licensing and rights administration • Reporting and documentation practices for deal memos and contract records • Ability to travel 4-6 times per year for team meetings and events • Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church • Prior experience in a ministry, denominational, or church-related context preferred • Familiarity with biblical Greek or Hebrew preferred • Co-writing or ghostwriting experience preferred • Knowledge of the SBC and Baptist Faith and Message 2000 preferred • PhD or PhD in progress strongly preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture with autonomy and flexibility with work hours • Equipment and resources for a productive and ergonomic workspace • Travel provided for key team gatherings for remote-based team members • Healthcare • Vacation and sick time • Holiday pay • Care days • 401(k) plan • Maternity and paternity leave • Adoption assistance • Mission trip time • Full-time employees eligible for comprehensive benefits plans