Senior Acquisitions Editor

Berrett-Koehler Publishers

. Acquire, sign, and develop twenty or more nonfiction book projects per year .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,156 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in acquiring and developing nonfiction book projects, providing editorial coaching, and collaborating with authors and editorial teams. Proficient in preparing financial documents and presenting projects for approval within a mission-driven publishing environment.

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Acquisitions EditingNonfiction Book DevelopmentEditorial CoachingP&L PreparationAuthor-Scouting Networks

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Hard Skills

Acquisitions EditingNonfiction Book DevelopmentEditorial CoachingP&L PreparationProject Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationNetworking

Industry Keywords

General BusinessManagementCurrent AffairsSocietal ChangePersonal GrowthMission-Driven Publishing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acquire, sign, and develop twenty or more nonfiction book projects per year
Work in general business and management, current affairs and societal change, personal growth, and other mission-consistent areas
Acquire traditional publications and hybrid projects with author cost-share investment under the Montgomery Station Press imprint
Maintain the publication program through acquisitions and development of new publications and new editions
Steward publications and partner with authors in ways aligned with the company mission
Provide substantive editorial coaching, development, and guidance from concept through final manuscript
Prepare book tip sheets and P&Ls for the publications board
Present projects to Editorial and Publication Boards for approval and contract offers
Contribute to increased profitability and financial health
Collaborate with and support the editorial team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years’ experience as an acquisitions editor of nonfiction books
Knowledgeable about acquisitions in one or more core nonfiction areas: general business and management, current affairs and societal change, and personal growth
Active and expanding networks, groups, and circles for identifying and signing promising authors
Willing and able to find authors digitally and otherwise
Willing to engage in substantive editorial work and project development
Ability to collaborate with and support an editorial team
Interest in working for a mission-driven, collaborative company
Ability to acquire traditional books and hybrid/cost-share titles for the Montgomery Station Press imprint
Ability to provide focused, in-depth editorial coaching, development, and guidance from publication concept to final manuscript
Ability to prepare book tip sheets and P&Ls and present projects to Editorial and Publication Boards for approval and contracts
Must be based in California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon, or Washington State
Authorized to work in the United States
Successful third-party background check required
Mandatory cover letter addressing interest, experience and qualifications, author-scouting networks, skills, achievements, networks, and attraction to Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account plan
401K
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
Flexible work environment
Participative and creative work environment