Senior Editor, TOR

Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction.

We actively seek applicants who reflect a broad representation of differences across race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical ability, neurodiversity, age, veteran status, family status, economic status, and geographic background.

• Acquire and edit approximately 10–15 original adult SFF titles a year; be familiar with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, especially space operas and epic fantasies.
• Participate in every part of the publishing process, including marketing, publicity, coordination with art and design teams, production facilitation, and author liaison.
• Act as a leader and positive influence within the Tor Publishing Group and Macmillan teams.
• Work closely with authors through the editing process and subsequent stages of publishing, collaborating on positioning, cover and marketing strategy, timelines, and other publishing needs.
• Read and evaluate submissions from industry contacts, and provide second reads for publisher and teammates.
• Brief the cover designer on look, tone, and content of titles; negotiate jacket concerns between designer, literary agent, and author.
• Present selected titles to national account reps at each launch meeting.
• Determine key selling points for all launches and convey them to sales, publicity, and marketing teams.
• Create sharp, persuasive, tailored pitches for each stage of the publishing process, including acquisitions pitch, galley copy, sales presentations, and blurb mailings.
• Actively seek to expand and nurture relationships with agents and agencies throughout the industry.

• Extensive knowledge of publishing workflow.
• Familiarity with the science fiction and fantasy marketplace, especially space operas and epic fantasies.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Excellent literary agent contacts.
• Strong editing skills.
• Ability to write galley, catalog, flap and cover copy.
• Public speaking: ability to present titles to sales force.

• 5+ years publishing or equivalent experience.

This role will have an annual salary of $80,000–$90,000.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful candidate for this position will be an employee of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC.

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