Senior Acquisitions Editor

Senior Acquisitions Editor

Berrett-Koehler's mission is to connect people and ideas to create a world that works for all. We have operated under this mission for over thirty-four years as an independent publisher, now distributed globally by Penguin Random House. We publish books and digital products that aim to drive positive change in individuals, organizations, and society. We are a California Benefit Corporation, which means we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workforce and achieving sustainability goals.

We offer a work environment that is participative, flexible, and creative. We seek staff members who bring cultural, ethnic, social, and intellectual diversity to Berrett-Koehler. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are seeking a part-time Senior Acquisitions Editor responsible for acquiring, signing, and developing twelve to fifteen book projects per year in the nonfiction fields of general business and management, current affairs and societal change, personal growth, and other areas consistent with our mission. This role is structured so that nearly all your time will be dedicated to acquisitions and editorial work, with minimal administrative duties and other tangential obligations.

This is a fully remote position at 60% time, or 24 hours per week. You must be based in the United States (excluding U.S. territories) and authorized to work in the United States. You will be available for meetings on Monday and Thursday mornings, Pacific Time, and be available at mutually agreed-upon times for book launches and related meetings.

This position requires a background check from a third-party company. Candidates will be required to provide permission to commence background checks after a formal offer letter from the company has been accepted.

Please include a mandatory cover letter in addition to your resume that addresses the following:

• Why you are interested in this position
• How it fits your experience and qualifications
• Your experience with networks, groups, and circles, professional and otherwise, from which you can scout and sign promising authors with established presences
• The skills, achievements, and networks you bring to be effective and productive in your work
• What attracts you to Berrett-Koehler Publishers