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Senior Acquisitions Editor

MIT Press

EditorialFull Time$79k - $106k
Location
Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)
Posted
October 8, 2026

Job Description

MIT Press is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Editor to strategically acquire and develop Trade, AcTrade, professional, and scholarly books on significant topics in education, technology, computer science, and social sciences, as determined by signing goals. They will manage a pipeline of projects and work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readership, professionals, and academics. They will actively oversee a backlist of projects and serve as the primary point of contact with authors.

With a focus on high-impact trade titles as well as professional and scholarly works, the Senior Acquisitions Editor will establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors. They will exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this dynamic MITP portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically acquire and develop Trade, AcTrade, professional, and scholarly books on significant topics in education, technology, computer science, and social sciences
  • Manage a pipeline of projects and work with authors and peer reviewers to develop the highest quality manuscripts for general readership, professionals, and academics
  • Actively oversee a backlist of projects and serve as the primary point of contact with authors
  • Establish robust relationships with MIT faculty members and wider networks of advisors and prospective authors
  • Exercise good judgment to promote the growth and continued success of this dynamic MITP portfolio

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or the equivalent
  • Minimum of five years of book acquisitions experience, preferably in a related field
  • Strong track record of book acquisitions, including trade books
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of publishing contracts and terms
  • Knowledge of the higher education community
  • Ability to work with academic authors
  • Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
  • Campus and conference travel

Preferred

  • Advanced degree

The MIT Press is based in Cambridge, MA. MIT Press offers a hybrid work environment. This position can be fully remote, partially remote, or fully onsite.

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