Acquisitions Editor

Full Time
Hackensack, NJ 07621
Posted
Job description

World Scientific Publishing since its inception in 1981, the Group has grown to establish itself as one of the world’s leading independent academic publishers and the largest in the Asia-Pacific region. With its headquarters in Singapore and offices in New Jersey, London, Munich, Hong Kong, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chennai, it now publishes about 600 titles a year and 180 journals in various fields. World Scientific has published more than 12,000 titles. Many of its books are recommended texts adopted by renowned institutions such as Harvard University, California Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Princeton University. Working with the Nobel Foundation, World Scientific has the exclusive right to publish the entire series of Nobel Lectures in all subjects. Apart from the Nobel Lectures, we have collaborated with many Nobel laureates to produce best-selling books since 1980s. The company is searching for a talented, result oriented and innovative individual to join our dynamic team here in New Jersey office, or home-based in other parts of US.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES shall include but not limited to:

  • Acquire academic contents in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) and Social Sciences.
  • Responsible for full editorial process from commissioning, manuscript submission to publication.
  • Develop new areas that complement Company’s existing focus areas.
  • Maintain positive collaborative relationship with all stakeholders including existing/potential authors, reviewers, contributors, key advisers, potential textbook adopters, and colleagues in various divisions.
  • Monitoring market demand, advising future trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Participate in the marketing and promotional activities as required.
  • Where appropriate, represent World Scientific Publishing at external conferences and events.
  • Any ad hoc projects when necessary and assigned.

REQUIREMENT

  • PhD or University degrees.
  • Prior experience in STEM publishing.
  • Independent and creative thinker; Energetic and pro-active;
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
  • Must be able to take on new responsibilities with ease.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously amid tight deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as a team.
  • Willingness to travel within US.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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