Associate Editor, Tor Job at Macmillan Learning in Austin

Tor Publishing Group is seeking an associate editor to join the Tor Books team. Working closely with a Senior Editor, this role will acquire or co‑acquire and edit primarily science fiction and fantasy titles for the Tor list. Key responsibilities include acquisitions, editorial development of manuscripts, maintaining strong relationships with authors and agents, and working with production, design, marketing, publicity, and other departments to shepherd titles to publication.What you'll do:Build and maintain relationships with literary agents to solicit submissions, read and evaluate manuscripts, and meet with prospective authors to discuss editorial and strategic visionPresent books for potential acquisition to editorial directors and acquisition board, along with analysis of competitive or comparable titles, projected sales figures, and profit and loss statementsNegotiate major terms for potential acquisitions with agents and rights contacts, including advance, delivery dates, payout schedule, territories, subsidiary rights, and option languageDevelop a successful and profitable list of titles, with primary responsibility for about 5-8 titles per yearAssist Senior Editor with select acquired or co‑acquired titles, taking responsibility for editorial feedback and coordinating transmittal and production process; oversee certain backlist titles, reissues, and reprintsWrite copy for tip and launch sheets, catalog, online retail feeds, and book jackets/covers that effectively positions each title for internal sales, marketing, and publicity teams as well as consumersPresent titles at internal meetings such as launch three times a yearPrepare cover memos and discuss cover strategy with art department and editorial leadership; communicate jacket directions to author and agent and negotiate feedback between author/agent and art/publisher teamsSolicit advance quotes from other authors, booksellers, and tastemakers to help position books and enhance sales potentialRespond in timely fashion to author and agent queries and help facilitate communication and collaboration between author and internal teamsWhat you'll bring:Strong communication skills and ability to handle external‑facing professional relationships with tact and diplomacyAbility to work with other publishing departments—including sales, marketing, publicity, rights teams, finance, production, and art—and an understanding of what they need to do their jobs effectivelyStrong writing skills for internal‑ and external‑facing materials and copy to help position and convey the selling points of a given bookEffective presentation skills for both smaller team meetings and large seasonal meetingsIndependent time management and organizational acumenAbility to scout and evaluate competitive books in the marketplace, market awareness within science fiction and fantasy genre spaces, and strategic sensibility for making acquisitions and positioning decisions to help each book reach its sales potentialIdeal Experience:3+ years of experience in editorial, including some acquisition experienceExperience with line and developmental editing, project managing front‑list fiction, and working closely with authors/agents with an eye to author careBackground knowledge of the publishing industry, including an understanding of the timelines and deliverables needed to publish books successfullyBachelor's degree in any area OR equivalent work experience in a relevant fieldThis role will have an annual salary of $60,000-$65,000.This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group. Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr Apply To This Job