Education Level: BA/BS or combination of education and experience
Required Years Experience: 8
Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) was founded in 1918 as the Church Hymnal Corporation, a nonprofit affiliate of the Church Pension Group. Today, CPI’s professionals produce about 50 new books and resources each year, and manage a portfolio of more than 2,600 active products, many sold worldwide.
The Senior Editor will primarily acquire and edit books and content for our academic program, liturgical works program and suite of electronic resources. This position will generate ideas, reach out to potential authors, work with partners and manage submissions in line with the overall identity of the publishing house. This position will work closely with authors to develop content and shepherd projects from acquisition to publication and beyond, ensuring a successful publication defined by revenue goals.
Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.
Acquire and edit academic titles, series and manage liturgical works.
Electronic resource content development.
Leverage network to build a global program with scholars in religion and theology.
Spearhead brand growth with strategic long term planning of defined subjects, title counts and awareness. Lead academic brand identity definition.
Prepare necessary editorial and acquisitions packets including descriptions, selling points and comparative titles. Write copy.
Adhere to metadata guidelines in the presentation of information to sales accounts.
Edit manuscripts as needed, keeping to production and publication schedules.
Work closely with marketing to maximize sales and build the academic brand.
Present at sales conferences and attend conferences and book fairs as necessary.
Knowledge or interest in faith-based publishing.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experienced in acquisitions, peer review and manuscript editorial guidance.
Excellent communication skills—written, oral, editing, and presentation.
Must have market awareness and network in academic publishing.
Must have the ability to travel as needed.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
B.S. or B.A. required, advanced degree in related field preferred.
8+ years of editorial experience in a book publishing company
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Commuting to the NY office, on average, three days a week. Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Hybrid (two days working from home, three days working in a standard office environment). Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.
Salary Range: $82,000 to $107,000
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Flexible Benefits Available To Eligible Employees
Medical (including Vision)
Dental
Supplemental Dental
Core Benefits Automatically Provided To Eligible Employees
Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)
Employee Life Insurance
Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage
Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Worker’s Compensation
Employee Assistance Program
Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)
Retiree life insurance
Elective Benefits Available To Eligible Employees
401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Commuter Benefits
New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)
Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees
Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees
Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.