Title | Senior Editor Non-Fiction |
Employer | Guideposts |
Location | Mid-town Manhattan |
Date Posted | 10/01/2012 |
Description | Guideposts Books and Inspirational Media seeks a full-time senior editor to join a team in developing books for its nonfiction program, both in direct to consumer and trade publishing channels. The editor is responsible for leadership of the nonfiction team, and duties would include working with authors and agents, original concept development for market research and testing, writing promotional copy, book editing, detailed scheduling, monitoring freelance editors, and interfacing with production, design, and sales and marketing staff. The successful candidate must have a solid knowledge of the Christian publishing business, experience editing nonfiction, exceptional communications skills, strong project management experience, and be an independent, leadership-minded employee. Eight or more years of experience in book publishing and a relevant college degree is required. Guideposts Books and Inspirational Media is a division of Guideposts, a nonprofit, nondenominational organization that touches millions of lives every day through products and services that inspire, encourage and uplift. Our magazines, books and outreach programs help people connect their faith to their daily lives. To learn more, visit Guideposts.org/about. |
