New Testament Scholar, Publishing (Acquisitions)
Tyndale House Ministries
- Location
- Peabody, MA (Hybrid)
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
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Hendrickson Publishers, an imprint of Tyndale, is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to help bring innovative New Testament biblical studies and biblical languages research to an audience of scholars and professors. You'll spend time with New Testament scholars discussing potential book projects, staying current on their research, evaluating proposals, and partnering with authors to develop strong manuscripts.
Join a close-knit team of academic publishing professionals at Hendrickson, where the shared goal is building a publishing house that truly serves the academic community—helping scholars bring the biblical text to life for their students and lay readers. The team values open communication, creative problem-solving, and a culture where team members share expertise and grow together professionally. We're looking for a collaborative, motivated team member to join our acquisitions and development group—ideally someone with deep expertise in New Testament studies—to help grow our publishing list with fresh, compelling titles.
Acquisitions
- Partner with the Hendrickson team to identify and secure new content for publication
- Cultivate relationships with scholars across biblical studies to acquire 10–12 strong projects each year
- Assess manuscript proposals for quality, originality, and overall fit
- Stay attuned to emerging trends in scholarship and publishing to guide content decisions
- Contribute to the creation of new academic series and product lines
- Develop financial and content analysis (Pub Plan) for new projects and present findings to the Publication Committee
- Weigh in on broader acquisitions strategy
Product Development
- Guide the development plan for assigned book projects
- Collaborate across editorial, design, production, sales, and marketing
- Generate ideas for new titles, whether pitched to outside scholars or developed in-house
- Hand off polished manuscripts to the editorial/production team
- Support approved projects as they move through the publishing pipeline
- Assist in preparing and reviewing sales and marketing materials
- Drive the repackaging of backlist titles across Hendrickson's product lines
Project Management
- Keep authors informed on deadlines, manuscript expectations, and royalty details
- Build positioning plans in partnership with sales, marketing, and design
- Take part in shaping cover concepts and design direction
- Coordinate with editorial, design, and production on scheduling, edits, and costs
- Maintain strong, consistent communication with authors to build lasting relationships
- Collaborate closely with the Publishing Director and Editorial Director throughout the publication process
- Support content editing, copyediting, and product description writing as needed
- Inform Publishing Director of any risk to delivery or production timelines—manuscript delays, bound-book dates, or other scheduling concerns
Skills
and Qualifications Needed
- BA, ideally in English, biblical studies, marketing, or business
- MA and/or PhD in biblical languages or biblical/theological studies, with a preference for New Testament focus
- Five or more years of publishing experience, ideally in acquisitions and/or editorial work
- Strong familiarity with current scholarship in biblical/theological studies, biblical languages, and New Testament studies
- Working proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- A self-directed, independent worker who takes initiative
- Strong interpersonal skills, with tact and negotiation ability
- Solid organizational skills to juggle multiple projects and timelines at once
- Quick reader with strong writing ability
- Available for occasional travel to meet authors or attend annual conferences
- Personal alignment with and adherence to the Bible as God's Word, and agreement with our Statement of Faith
Following an onboarding period, this position offers a hybrid schedule, splitting time between home and the office.
Application Information
- In addition to your CV/résumé, please include a cover letter telling us why you're interested in working with us at Hendrickson and why you think this role may be a good fit for you
- The hiring range for this position is $65k to $70k annually
- Actual offers will take into consideration the candidate's education, experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, and other relevant factors
- A summary of Hendrickson's comprehensive benefits is available at: https://www.hendricksonpublishers.com/career-center
