What are the responsibilities and job description for the Acquisitions Editor, Amazon Publishing position at Amazon?
Job ID : 2853492 | Amazon.com Services LLC
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Amazon Publishing is seeking an innovative, passionate, market-savvy Acquisitions Editor with a primary focus on acquiring book club fiction. You will be responsible for discovering and acquiring exceptional content, managing author and agent relationships, and collaborating with marketing, publicity, production, and author relations teams to deliver quality books and world-class author experiences. This is a multi-faceted job in a fast-paced environment that requires facility with data, flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and develop submissions, projects, and proposals to acquire, including :
- Monitoring trend and sales data
- Strong analytical thinking paired with excellent editorial sensibility
- Strong track record of discovering, developing, and publishing bestselling titles and authors
- Working closely with authors to develop their work and careers
- Working closely with internal teams to shepherd work from manuscript through publication and beyond
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with literary agents
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $71,700 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $153,400 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits.
Posted : December 16, 2024 (Updated about 8 hours ago)
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Salary : $71,700 - $153,400
